A process server in Lamesa, Texas, the seat of Dawson County, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for a city of 8,674 whose courthouse is 0.1 miles from the center. The attempt takes place within 5 business days, within 48 hours, or within 24 hours, depending on your tier. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches you by email once papers are delivered.
Process Server Prices in Lamesa: Three Tiers, Flat Rates
- Pay $69 for Standard Service and expect an attempt within 5 business days.
- Pay $119 for Rush Service and expect an attempt within 48 hours.
- Pay $169 for 24-Hour Service and expect an attempt within 24 hours.
Prices and tiers are laid out on the pricing page, and a Lamesa job is started on the order form. Dawson County's constables and sheriff will serve papers, too, at fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. A private process server is another possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Lamesa: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable serve, as well as an adult 18 or older who has a written court order and a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Neither a party nor anyone with a stake in the Lamesa case may serve. If asked, the clerk can mail by registered or certified mail. Read the certification guide.
Where Lamesa Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
With Lamesa as the county seat, the Dawson County Courthouse, 400 South 1st Street, Lamesa, TX 79331, lies about 0.1 miles away. Justice courts handle civil claims to $20,000 and evictions. The county court has overlapping authority over claims above $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county courts reach civil cases of $500 to $325,000. The precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. More on the Dawson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Lamesa: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord starts with written notice to vacate: at least three days, unless the lease provides another period. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the unit, or email if agreed in writing all qualify. Every calendar day counts, weekends and holidays included, but a deadline that falls on one is pushed to the next business day. Then a sworn petition goes to justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lamesa Defendants
In district court a divorce citation is served with the petition, in person or by certified mail with a return receipt. When the spouse cannot be reached, Rule 106(b) lets the judge authorize other reasonable service after a sworn motion listing where the person may be and the specific tries. See the Rule 106(b) guide. A corporation's president and vice presidents are agents for service. Default may follow ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lamesa
Lamesa Police Department is the local department. Medical Arts Hospital (2200 N Bryan Ave, Lamesa, TX 79331) is about 4.2 miles away, a likely first stop for a records subpoena. The witness fee is $10 per day and the custodian's records fee is $1. The subpoena guide fills in more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lamesa
ZIP 79331 is Lamesa's. The data lists no neighboring towns.
Lamesa Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order with a sworn statement of where they may be and what was tried.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a judge's order.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the suit cannot.