Granite Shoals is a Burnet County city of 5,132 on 7.1 square miles, and the county seat of Burnet is about 14.3 miles away, so a process server in Granite Shoals, Texas often prepares papers for a courthouse some distance from town. Serving a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate starts within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. The city has its own police department.
Granite Shoals Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard Service: the $69 tier, whose attempt is within 5 business days.
- Rush Service: the $119 tier, whose attempt is within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service: the $169 tier, whose attempt is within 24 hours.
The pricing page carries the list, and the order form starts a job. Burnet County constables and the sheriff serve papers under a schedule set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Granite Shoals: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits service by officers, by adults aged 18 or older under a written court order, and by servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not serve. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Granite Shoals Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Burnet is the county seat. From Granite Shoals it is about 14.3 miles to the courthouse, which stands at 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Burnet County hub.
Eviction Notices in Granite Shoals: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Eviction in Granite Shoals begins on paper. The notice to vacate must be in writing and must give at least three days, unless the lease changes the period. A landlord may deliver it by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the unit, or by email if the tenant agreed in writing. Weekend days count toward the total. A holiday on the last day moves the deadline along. Court follows, with a sworn petition and a citation served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Granite Shoals Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The defendant is served with citation and petition either in hand or by certified mail with a return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries may let the judge approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide describes it. A company is reached at its registered agent. The plaintiff may seek default only ten days after the return is on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls (810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654, about 6.5 miles), Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX 78611, about 15.5 miles) and Mid Coast Medical Center - Central (200 W Ollie, Llano, TX 78643, about 21.3 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is ZIP 78654. Neighbors listed: Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores and Meadowlakes.
Granite Shoals Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.