Idalou is a Lubbock County city of 2,187 on 1.0 square mile, about 10.7 miles from the courthouse on Broadway in Lubbock, and a process server in Idalou, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there. The speeds are Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours), and after delivery you receive the server's signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Idalou: Three Flat Tiers
If the attempt can wait a week, Standard at $69 will do for an Idalou case. If it cannot, Rush at $119 shortens that to 48 hours and 24-Hour at $169 to a day. See the pricing page or send an order. The commissioners court in Lubbock County decides what the sheriff and constables charge (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Idalou: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, the sheriff or a constable may serve, as may an adult 18 or older named in a written court order and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Idalou Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Idalou sits about 10.7 miles from the Lubbock County Courthouse at 904 Broadway Street, in the county seat. In Lubbock County, justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can hear claims above $200 while statutory county courts reach $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, so the justice court clerk can confirm. The Lubbock County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Idalou: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Idalou tenants must be given a written notice to vacate before a suit, with three days as the minimum unless the lease sets a different period. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do that. When the case is filed, only the sheriff or a constable serves the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Idalou Defendants
Divorce papers go to the defendant in person or through return-receipt mail. If an Idalou defendant cannot be found, a judge may approve another method after a plaintiff's sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept service for companies. A default waits for ten days of the return on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Idalou
University Medical Center, 602 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, is about 12.8 miles from Idalou. Grace Surgical Hospital, 2412 50th St, is about 13.2 miles, and Covenant Medical Center, 3615 19th Street, about 13.3 miles. The Idalou Police Department covers the city. Witnesses receive $10 per day when a subpoena is served and records custodians receive $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Idalou
Idalou is ZIP 79329. Ransom Canyon, Lubbock and Abernathy are neighbors.
Idalou Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.