Honey Grove keeps a police department but sends its court filings to Bonham, 15.6 miles away, so a process server in Honey Grove, TX supplies the local reach for Fannin County papers. This Texas city of about 1,710 people can have citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate served on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, with a signed Return of Service coming back by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Honey Grove: Three Flat Tiers
If the deadline is a week away, Standard Service at $69 is enough, because it allows an attempt within 5 business days. If it is a couple of days away, Rush Service at $119 covers an attempt within 48 hours. If it is tomorrow, 24-Hour Service at $169 covers an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows these and the order form starts a request. Fannin County constables and sheriffs charge county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Honey Grove: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Officers can serve, and so can a few others. Under Rule 103 those others are adults a court order names and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and nobody with a stake in the case qualifies.
Where Honey Grove Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Fannin County Courthouse, 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham, is about 15.6 miles from Honey Grove in a straight line. Justice court handles civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions, county court handles $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court handles civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct an address belongs to. The Fannin County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Honey Grove: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The first paper in an eviction is a written notice to vacate giving at least three days, unless the lease provides another period. Delivery by mail, by a copy left conspicuously inside the rental, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older is allowed, and a private server can handle the last. After the suit is filed, only a sheriff or constable may serve the citation, and an alias can be requested if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Honey Grove Defendants
Divorce papers are delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail. If that proves impossible, a Rule 106(b) motion with a sworn statement of the attempts can ask the court to authorize another reasonable method. A registered agent accepts for a company. A default judgment cannot be granted until ten days after proof of service is on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Honey Grove
The Honey Grove Police Department is local. Tmc- Bonham Hospital, 504 Lipscomb Street in Bonham, is about 14.9 miles away, and Paris Regional Medical Center, 865 Deshong Dr in Paris, is about 21.9 miles away. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, and the records fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Honey Grove
Honey Grove uses ZIP code 75446, and its neighboring cities are Bonham, Wolfe City and Cooper.
Honey Grove Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party to the case may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can approve another method if you file a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.