A process server in Graham, Texas, the Young County seat of 8,729 residents, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and the courthouse is about 0.8 miles away. Attempts happen within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on the tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. Graham also has its own police department and a hospital about 3.9 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Graham
Pick from three flat tiers on the pricing page and book on the order form.
- Standard Service runs $69 for an attempt within 5 business days
- Rush Service runs $119 for an attempt within 48 hours
- 24-Hour Service runs $169 for an attempt within 24 hours
The sheriff and constables in Young County also serve civil papers. Their fees are set by commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is an option beside them.
Who May Serve Papers in Graham: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Any party to the suit, or anyone interested in the outcome, is excluded. The Rule 103 guide has background.
Where Graham Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Graham is the county seat, with the Young County Courthouse at 516 4th Street, Graham, TX 76450 about 0.8 miles away. Justice court takes claims up to $20,000 and evictions; county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000; a statutory county court, if any, hears civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice court precinct, and the county justice court clerk can say which. See the Young County hub.
Eviction Notices in Graham: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord needs to give a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. Mailing, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, leaving it inside the premises in a visible spot, or emailing under a written agreement counts. All days are counted, but a last day on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. After that the sworn petition goes to justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Graham Defendants
District court is where divorces are filed. The defendant should get the citation and petition by hand or certified mail with a return receipt. If that does not work, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may win approval for email, social media or leaving the papers with someone over 16. Read the Rule 106(b) guide. A company is reached through its registered agent. Defaults wait until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Graham
Graham Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals listed: Graham Regional Medical Center (1301 Montgomery Road, Graham, TX 76450, about 3.9 miles), Hamilton Hospital (901 West Hamilton, Olney, TX 76374, about 20.1 miles) and Faith Community Hospital (215 Chisholm Trail, Jacksboro, TX 76458, about 24.0 miles). A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 a day, and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide adds more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Graham
Graham uses ZIP 76450. No neighboring towns appear in the data.
Graham Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
By its registered agent, or through the Secretary of State if the agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Not before the proof has been on file ten days.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the case is not allowed to.