Holly Lake Ranch is a Wood County community where a process server in Texas may need to deliver a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. Service starts with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, according to the tier, and the signed Return of Service comes by email after delivery. The community covers about 8.7 square miles and 2,951 residents, yet it is unincorporated: a Census-designated place with no city government, served by Wood County courts and the county sheriff.
What a Process Server Costs in Holly Lake Ranch: Three Flat Tiers
Holly Lake Ranch orders use the same three prices as everywhere else. Standard Service is $69 with an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service is $119 for an attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service is $169 with the attempt within 24 hours. For a Texas state-court citation or summons there is an extra $100 fee. See pricing or order. Wood County sheriff and constable fees are set each year by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131), and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Holly Lake Ranch: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
In Texas, Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable, an adult appointed by written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve a citation. A party or interested person cannot. The Wood County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement here, and its deputies and Wood County's constables serve process too.
Where Holly Lake Ranch Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Wood County Courthouse, 100 South Main Street, Quitman, TX 75783, is about 15.8 miles away in the county seat. Justice court hears evictions and claims of $20,000 or less, and county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000. Divorce and title-to-land suits belong in district court. The justice precinct depends on the address in dispute, which the Wood County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Holly Lake Ranch: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing, a landlord gives written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease sets another period. It can be mailed, placed inside the home conspicuously, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if agreed in writing. We can deliver the notice, but only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Holly Lake Ranch Defendants
Divorce citations are delivered in person. When that fails, a sworn motion listing the attempts lets the court authorize leaving papers with someone over 16 or service by email or social media under Rule 106(b).
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Holly Lake Ranch
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital, 117 Winnsboro Street, Quitman, TX 75783, is about 15.4 miles away. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro, 719 West Coke Road, Winnsboro, TX 75494, is about 17.3 miles, and University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, about 20.4 miles. Witnesses get $10 per day with the subpoena; records custodians get $1. For sheriff's records, contact the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Holly Lake Ranch
Holly Lake Ranch is in ZIP 75765, near Hawkins, Big Sandy and Gilmer.
Holly Lake Ranch Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
File a sworn statement of attempts and request a Rule 106(b) order.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party cannot serve process.