Lakeside City is an Archer County town of about 1,076 residents, and a process server in Lakeside City, Texas, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Customers can request Standard Service with an attempt within 5 business days, or hurry things along with Rush Service within 48 hours or 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. You receive a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email after delivery. Archer City is the county seat, a bit farther off than the hospital in Wichita Falls.
What a Process Server Costs in Lakeside City
Here are the prices. Standard Service: $69. Rush Service: $119. 24-Hour Service: $169. See the pricing page for what each includes and the order form to request one. Archer County constables and the sheriff serve for fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lakeside City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a Lakeside City case may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult 18 or older named in a written court order, or by a certified process server. Parties and other interested people are barred.
Where Lakeside City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Archer County Courthouse, 100 South Center Street, Archer City, TX 76351, is about 16.9 miles from Lakeside City. Disputes up to $20,000 and evictions are decided by the justice court. County court has overlapping authority above $200 up to $20,000 and divorce goes to district court. To learn which precinct covers an address, call the justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Lakeside City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Lakeside City a landlord begins with written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets some other period. Delivery may be by mail, inside the home in a conspicuous place, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation on the sworn petition is for a sheriff or constable to serve.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lakeside City Defendants
Citations are delivered in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If that fails, a judge can approve another method under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion. Businesses are served through registered agents. Proof of service has to be on file ten days before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lakeside City
A witness is entitled to $10 for each day of attendance, paid by the party that subpoenas them, and a records custodian is entitled to $1. United Regional Health Care System, 1600 11th Street, Wichita Falls, is about 5.6 miles away. Clay County Memorial Hospital, 310 W South Street, Henrietta, is about 19.7 miles away.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lakeside City
Lakeside City is ZIP 76308. Wichita Falls, Holliday and Iowa Park are close.
Lakeside City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, someone with a stake in the case may not.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can allow another method on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.