A process server in Hickory Creek, Texas, a Denton County town of 4,723 with its own police department, serves citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on an attempt that starts within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. The county courthouse in Denton is about 8.6 miles away, and three hospitals sit within about 5.4 miles.
Hickory Creek Costs: What a Process Server Charges
Prices come in three sizes.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Everything is on the pricing page, and the order form starts a job. The Denton County sheriff and constables serve under fees the commissioners court sets (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Hickory Creek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, officers may serve, as may adults 18 or older with written court authority and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Hickory Creek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases from Hickory Creek are filed at the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209, roughly 8.6 miles off, since Denton is the seat. 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, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Denton County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hickory Creek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a landlord, step one is a written notice to vacate of three days or more, subject to the lease. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant of 16 or older, placement inside the unit, or consented email are the delivery methods. All calendar days count, and a due date on a weekend or holiday waits for the next business day. Step two is the sworn petition in justice court, with a sheriff or constable serving the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hickory Creek Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The citation and petition reach the other spouse by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can lead a judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Businesses are served at the registered agent. Default is possible only after ten days with the return filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Medical City Lewisville (500 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75057, about 4.8 miles), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound (4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028, about 5.0 miles) and Baylor Scott White the Heart Hospital Corinth (2813 S Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208, about 5.4 miles). A witness collects $10 a day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hickory Creek
The town is ZIP 75065. Lewisville, Lake Dallas and Corinth are the listed neighbors.
Hickory Creek Process Server FAQ
Are parties barred from serving?
Yes.
Is door posting valid?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
When does default open up?
Ten days after proof is filed.