Kirbyville sits in Jasper County, and a process server in Kirbyville, TX is serving a city of about 2,030 people whose county courthouse is in Jasper. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed once the papers have been delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Kirbyville: Three Flat Tiers
The first tier, Standard Service, is $69 and covers an attempt within 5 business days. For $119 Rush Service tightens the attempt to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and covers an attempt within 24 hours. Open the pricing page to compare them or the order form to place a request. Constables and sheriffs charge county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131, so a private server is simply another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Kirbyville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists who can serve: officers such as sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the lawsuit can't, and eviction citations stay with sheriffs and constables.
Where Kirbyville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Jasper County Courthouse is at 121 North Austin Street in Jasper, about 19.1 miles in a straight line from Kirbyville. Civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest go to justice court, as do evictions. County courts handle $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court handles civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. Ask the justice court clerk which precinct applies, since it follows the address in dispute. See the Jasper County hub.
Eviction Notices in Kirbyville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Tenants must receive at least three days of written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. Mailing it, leaving it conspicuously inside the premises or handing it to a tenant 16 or older all work, and a private server can make the hand delivery. The citation for the filed suit has to be served by a sheriff or constable, with an alias allowed after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Kirbyville Defendants
Personal delivery and registered or certified mail with a return receipt are the starting points. Rule 106(b) comes into play only when those fail, and then only on a sworn motion describing the locations tried. A corporation's registered agent, president or vice president can accept its papers. The default judgment wait is ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Kirbyville
Kirbyville has a police department of its own. CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, 1275 Marvin Hancock Drive in Jasper, is about 18.8 miles away. Witnesses are owed $10 for each day of attendance, and records custodians are owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Kirbyville
Kirbyville is ZIP code 75956, and its nearby cities are Newton and Jasper.
Kirbyville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since the person suing or being sued cannot serve process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or through the Secretary of State when the agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service goes on file, not counting the filing and judgment days.