Hughes Springs is a Cass County city in Texas of about 1,575 residents with a police department of its own, and a process server in Hughes Springs, TX handles filings that go to the courthouse in Linden, 15.4 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service comes back by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Hughes Springs: Three Flat Tiers
Hughes Springs customers choose how fast the attempt happens and pay accordingly. Standard Service, at $69 allows 5 business days. Rush Service, at $119 allows 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, at $169 allows 24 hours. Pricing is shown on the pricing page and orders begin at the order form. A Cass County constable or sheriff charges the fee the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131, which is a different schedule altogether.
Who May Serve Papers in Hughes Springs: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 has no room for the parties. It reserves service for sheriffs and constables, for adults named in a written court order, and for servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Hughes Springs Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cass County's courthouse is at 100 Houston Street in Linden, about 15.4 miles from Hughes Springs in a straight line. If the dispute is an eviction or a civil claim of up to $20,000 excluding interest, the justice court hears it. A county court can take claims from $200 to $20,000 as well, and civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 can be heard in a statutory county court. The county's justice court clerk can say which precinct includes a given address. The Cass County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Hughes Springs: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The sequence for a Hughes Springs rental is notice first, suit second. The written notice to vacate must give at least three days unless the lease says otherwise, and it may be mailed, left in plain view inside the home, or handed to a tenant 16 or older. A private server can do that last step. If the landlord then files suit, only a sheriff or constable can serve the eviction citation, and an alias is allowed after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hughes Springs Defendants
Citations should be handed to the defendant or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. A defendant who cannot be found that way may be served by another method if a judge grants a sworn Rule 106(b) motion that describes where the person might be and what has been tried. A business takes service through its registered agent. Ten days of filed proof of service must pass before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hughes Springs
The Hughes Springs Police Department is local. UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 2701 US Hwy 271 N in Pittsburg, is about 19.3 miles away, and Titus Regional Medical Center, 2001 N Jefferson in Mount Pleasant, is about 25.0 miles away. The $10 witness fee covers each day of attendance, and the custodian's records fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs has ZIP code 75656. Daingerfield, Lone Star and Naples are the neighboring cities.
Hughes Springs Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since parties to the case cannot serve process.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for substituted service through a sworn motion under Rule 106(b).
Can papers be taped to a door?
A citation can only be posted on a door under a Rule 106(b) order.