Gonzales is both a city of 7,160 and the seat of Gonzales County, with the courthouse about 0.9 miles from the center, and a process server in Gonzales, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. The attempt takes place within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on the tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. Memorial Hospital is a mere 0.5 miles away.
Gonzales Price List: What a Process Server Costs
The cheapest tier is Standard Service at $69 and its attempt arrives within 5 business days. The middle tier is Rush Service at $119 and its attempt arrives within 48 hours. The top tier is 24-Hour Service at $169 and its attempt arrives within 24 hours. Compare on the pricing page or order on the order form.
Gonzales County constables and the sheriff are paid under fee schedules that the commissioners court adopts (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Gonzales: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The rule for who may serve is Rule 103. It lets officers serve, lets an adult of 18 or older serve when a court order says so, and lets servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. It forbids parties and interested persons from serving. Details are in the Rule 103 guide.
Where Gonzales Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Gonzales is the county seat, and the Gonzales County Courthouse at 414 Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales, TX 78629 is about 0.9 miles from the center. Justice court takes civil claims to $20,000 and evictions. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts take civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address decides the precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Gonzales County hub.
Eviction Notices in Gonzales: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord hoping to evict must begin with a written notice to vacate that allows at least three days, unless the lease provides a different period. Delivery may be by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email if the tenant agreed in writing. The days run through weekends and holidays, with a final day on one moving to the next business day. If the tenant does not leave, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Gonzales Defendants
Divorce is a district court case. Serve the citation and petition by delivering them in person or using certified mail with a return receipt. Where that fails, a Rule 106(b) motion sworn to likely locations and previous efforts may allow email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide goes through it. Companies receive process through registered agents. A default may follow only after ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Gonzales
Gonzales Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Memorial Hospital (1110 North Sarah Dewitt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629, about 0.5 miles), Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis (130 Hays Street, Luling, TX 78648, about 16.6 miles) and Yoakum Community Hospital (1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995, about 23.7 miles). A witness is owed $10 for each day and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide adds more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Gonzales
Gonzales uses ZIP 78629. Neighbors listed: Luling and Shiner.
Gonzales Process Server FAQ
Do I need a court order to have a friend serve?
Yes. An adult friend without a stake in the case may serve only with a written court order, unless the friend holds a JBCC certification.
Who gets papers if a company is sued?
Its registered agent, president or any vice president can take them.
How do I know when default becomes possible?
Count ten days from the day after the proof of service is filed with the clerk.