Laureles, in Cameron County, Texas, is a community where a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate within ZIP code 78566. A Standard Service order is attempted within 5 business days. On Rush Service the visit happens within 48 hours. On 24-Hour Service it happens within 24 hours. Laureles deliveries end with a signed Return of Service by email. Laureles is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 4,111 people in 2020, and it has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Laureles: Three Flat Tiers
- $69 Standard Service puts a server at the Laureles address within 5 business days.
- $119 Rush Service does it within 48 hours.
- $169 24-Hour Service does it within 24 hours.
The pricing page has the full list and the order form takes the job. Cameron County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Laureles: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names who may serve a citation: a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older authorized by law or court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for Laureles, and eviction citations can be served only by its deputies or a Cameron County constable.
Where Laureles Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Laureles cases are filed at the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 14.7 miles away in Brownsville, the county seat. Cameron County justice courts take claims up to $20,000 and evictions. The precinct is set by the address in dispute, and the Cameron County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Laureles: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Notice to vacate comes first: at least three days in writing unless the lease differs. It may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the Laureles home, handed to any tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically by agreement. The sworn petition is filed in the justice court of the precinct where the property sits, and only a sheriff or constable may serve its citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Laureles Defendants
The divorce citation and petition go to the respondent in person or by registered or certified mail. When that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing likely locations can lead to substituted service. Laureles defaults wait until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Laureles
Valley Regional Medical Center (100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526) is about 9.9 miles, VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC (2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550) about 11.9 miles, and Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville (1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520) about 14.0 miles. Under a subpoena, a custodian of Laureles records gets $1 and a witness gets $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Laureles
The Laureles ZIP code is 78566; Los Fresnos, Olmito and Rancho Viejo are its neighbors.
Laureles Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No; Rule 103 bars parties from serving process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State when that agent is missing.
Can papers be taped to a door?
A Laureles citation stays off the door unless a Rule 106(b) order permits it.