A process server in Hallsville, Texas, a Harrison County city of 4,283 with its own police department and the seat of Marshall about 12.0 miles off, often prepares papers for a courthouse in another city. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. Two Longview hospitals are about 9.5 miles away.
Hallsville Costs: A Plain Rate Card for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Prices appear on the pricing page, and an order begins at the order form. Harrison County constables and the sheriff serve for fees from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is a separate route.
Who May Serve Papers in Hallsville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 opens service to law officers, to adults 18 and older who hold written court authority, and to Judicial Branch Certification Commission servers, and it closes it to parties and interested persons. The certification guide has more.
Where Hallsville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Marshall is the county seat, and the Harrison County Courthouse is at 200 West Houston Street, Marshall, TX 75670, about 12.0 miles from Hallsville. The justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. The county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Harrison County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hallsville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Hallsville landlord prepares a notice to vacate on paper, allowing three days or more unless a lease differs. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant of 16 or older, placement inside the premises, or email under a written agreement can carry it. Every calendar day counts, and a deadline falling on a holiday waits for the next business day. The sworn petition then goes to justice court, where a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hallsville Defendants
District court hears divorces. Serve the citation and petition on the spouse directly, or send them by certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries may lead the judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide covers it. A company takes papers at its registered agent. Rule 107(h) holds default back ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hallsville
Hallsville Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, about 9.5 miles) and Longview Regional Medical Center (2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, about 9.6 miles). Witnesses collect $10 per day and custodians $1. The subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hallsville
Hallsville is ZIP 75650. Longview, Marshall and Tatum are its neighbors in the data.
Hallsville Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.
When can default be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed.