A process server in Hunters Creek Village, Texas, a Harris County city of 4,390 on 2.0 square miles with no police department in the data, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. The Harris County Civil Courthouse in Houston is about 8.5 miles away.
Hunters Creek Village Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page shows these, and the order form opens a job. Harris County constables and the sheriff serve under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Hunters Creek Village: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows officers, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not serve. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Hunters Creek Village Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Houston is the county seat, and the Harris County Civil Courthouse is at 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, about 8.5 miles from Hunters Creek Village. Civil claims to $20,000 and evictions belong in justice court. A county court may also hear claims from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court hears civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Harris County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hunters Creek Village: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords in Hunters Creek Village write a notice to vacate first, allowing at least three days unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the unit, and email under a written agreement are the delivery methods. Weekend days are counted. A last day on a holiday moves forward. A sworn petition then goes to justice court, with the citation served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hunters Creek Village Defendants
District court hears divorces. The citation and petition reach the spouse in person or by certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. A corporation is reached at the registered agent it filed. No default for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hunters Creek Village
The hospitals listed for Hunters Creek Village are Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital (921 Gessner, Houston, TX 77024, about 2.8 miles), Legent North Houston Surgical Hospital (4801 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, TX 77401, about 4.8 miles) and Memorial Hermann Hospital System (1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008, about 4.9 miles). Witnesses are paid $10 per day and custodians $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hunters Creek Village
The city is ZIP 77024. Houston, Piney Point Village, Spring Valley Village and Hedwig Village are its neighbors.
Hunters Creek Village Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
When is default possible?
Ten days after the return is filed.