Holliday is an Archer County city in Texas of about 1,520 people, and a process server in Holliday, TX is closer to Wichita Falls than to the courthouse in Archer City, which is 15.6 miles away. Citations and other papers, such as subpoenas and notices to vacate, can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, with a signed Return of Service emailed afterward. The Holliday Police Department is local.
What a Process Server Costs in Holliday: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service, at $69 brings an attempt within 5 business days to a Holliday job. Rush Service, at $119 brings one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, at $169 brings one within 24 hours. See pricing and the order form. Archer County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Holliday: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party to the case may not.
Where Holliday Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Archer County Courthouse, 100 South Center Street in Archer City, is about 15.6 miles from Holliday in a straight line. Justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court shares the $200 to $20,000 range, and statutory county court can take civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Archer County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Holliday: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Holliday the landlord's first step is a written notice to vacate, and it must run three days at least unless the lease says another number. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older satisfies the rules, and a private server can hand-deliver. The eviction citation is served only by a sheriff or constable, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Holliday Defendants
A citation is delivered personally or by registered or certified mail. If that is not possible, a motion sworn under Rule 106(b) can ask the court for permission to try another route. Registered agents receive papers for companies. Judgment by default has to wait until ten days after the proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Holliday
United Regional Health Care System, 1600 11th Street in Wichita Falls, is about 12.5 miles from Holliday, and Electra Memorial Hospital, 1207 S Bailey Street in Electra, is about 19.6 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Holliday
Holliday uses ZIP codes 76310 and 76366. Lakeside City, Iowa Park and Wichita Falls are neighboring cities.
Holliday Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a different method through a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.