A process server in Keene, Texas, a Johnson County city of 6,421 with three ZIP codes, its own police department and the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne about 5.2 miles away, serves citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, starts the attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and emails a signed Rule 107 Return of Service when the papers are delivered.
Keene Pricing: Straightforward Tiers for a Process Server
| Tier | Cost | Timing of attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | within 5 business days |
| Rush Service | $119 | within 48 hours |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 | within 24 hours |
The pricing page shows the same three lines, and the order form starts a job. Johnson County constables and the sheriff charge fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Keene: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives service to officers, to adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and to servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It withholds it from parties and from anyone with a stake in the outcome. The certification guide covers this.
Where Keene Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cleburne is the county seat, and the Guinn Justice Center at 204 South Buffalo Avenue, Cleburne, TX 76033 is about 5.2 miles from Keene. Justice court covers civil claims to $20,000 and evictions. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address determines the precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. Visit the Johnson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Keene: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Keene tenant gets a written notice to vacate before any suit. The notice allows at least three days unless the lease says differently. Landlords deliver it by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email when the tenant agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays are included in the count, and a last day on one moves to the next business day. After that, a sworn petition goes to justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Keene Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition are delivered personally or by certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can lead the judge to allow email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has more. Companies answer through registered agents. Default requires ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Keene
Keene Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne (201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031, about 8.0 miles), Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital (12500 South Freeway Suite 100, Burleson, TX 76028, about 12.5 miles) and Texas Health Hospital Mansfield (2300 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, TX 76063, about 15.9 miles). A witness fee of $10 per day and a $1 custodian fee are the Texas amounts; see the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Keene
Keene spans ZIPs 76009, 76031 and 76059. Neighbors: Cleburne, Joshua and Alvarado.
Keene Process Server FAQ
Who may not serve?
Any plaintiff, defendant or person with an interest in the result.
What if the person avoids the server?
A Rule 106(b) motion, sworn and specific, can ask the court to approve another method.
Why does the clock for default matter?
Because no judgment can be entered until ten days after the proof is filed.