Grapeland is a Houston County city in Texas of about 1,465 people, and a process server in Grapeland, TX serves filings made at the courthouse in Crockett, 12.2 miles away. The Grapeland Police Department is local. The papers can be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate, and the attempt can come within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, followed by a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Grapeland: Three Flat Tiers
Grapeland customers pick Standard Service at $69 for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 for one within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 for one within 24 hours. See pricing and the order form. The Houston County commissioners court sets what constables and the sheriff charge, under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Grapeland: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party may not.
Where Grapeland Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Houston County's courthouse is at 401 East Houston Avenue in Crockett, about 12.2 miles from Grapeland in a straight line. The justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. The county court hears claims from $200 to $20,000 and the statutory county court hears civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct matches an address. See the Houston County hub.
Eviction Notices in Grapeland: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days is a Grapeland landlord's first step unless the lease sets a different period. Mail, a spot inside the premises where it is conspicuous, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older is allowed, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Grapeland Defendants
A citation should be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. Where that fails, the court can be asked for another method by a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. A registered agent accepts for a company. Default judgment is not available until proof of service has been filed for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Grapeland
Crockett Medical Center, 1100 E Loop 304, is about 12.1 miles away, and Palestine Regional Medical Center, 2900 S Loop 256 in Palestine, is about 18.8 miles away. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1 for the records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Grapeland
Grapeland's ZIP code is 75844. Elkhart and Crockett are neighboring cities.
Grapeland Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.