Jacinto City, Texas is a small city of 9,614 in Harris County, and a process server there can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Timing depends on the tier: attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours, or within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes back to you by email. At just 1.9 square miles, Jacinto City is compact, but the courthouse is across Houston.
What a Process Server Costs in Jacinto City
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| Tier | Price | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | within 5 business days |
| Rush Service | $119 | within 48 hours |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 | within 24 hours |
Harris County constables and the sheriff also serve, charging fees set under Local Government Code 118.131 by the commissioners court. A private process server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Jacinto City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process in Texas may be served by law enforcement officers such as constables, by an adult 18 or older with written court permission, or by someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party can never serve their own case, nor anyone with a stake in how it turns out. Read the Rule 103 guide for the certification path.
Where Jacinto City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Houston is the county seat. The Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, is about 7.0 miles from Jacinto City. Justice courts hear claims up to $20,000 and evictions; county courts share claims over $200 up to $20,000; statutory county courts cover civil cases between $500 and $325,000. The justice court precinct depends on where the disputed address is, so ask the county justice court clerk. See the Harris County hub.
Eviction Notices in Jacinto City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The landlord's written notice to vacate must run at least three days unless a lease or agreement picks a different length. Delivery by mail, in person to a tenant at least 16, or inside the unit in plain sight is allowed, along with email when agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count, with a last day on one moving to the next business day. Then comes the sworn justice court petition. Only a sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation. A private server's part is delivering the notice.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Jacinto City Defendants
Divorce cases belong in district court. The petition and citation go to the defendant by hand or certified mail with a return receipt. When someone cannot be reached, a motion under Rule 106(b) with a sworn list of where they might be found and what was already tried can win approval for service by other reasonable means. Companies are served through registered agents, and inmates through the designated unit employee. Ten days after the return is filed, Rule 107(h) lets the plaintiff seek default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Jacinto City
No police department is listed for the city in the data. Hospitals near town: Ad Hospital East, LLC (12950 East Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77015, about 2.4 miles), East Houston Medical Center (15149 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049, about 5.1 miles) and Altus Houston Hospital, LP (6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston, TX 77072, about 5.6 miles). Witnesses receive $10 per day when served, and records custodians $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Jacinto City
ZIP 77029 serves the city. Next door are Houston, Galena Park and South Houston.
Jacinto City Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Request a Rule 106(b) order after showing, under oath, where they may be and what you tried.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How soon can a default judgment follow?
Not until proof of service has been on file ten days.