A process server in Little River-Academy, TX can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in this Bell County city of about 1,990 people. An attempt can come within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed once delivery is done. The Bell County Justice Center is in Belton, 9.3 miles from town.
What a Process Server Costs in Little River-Academy: Three Flat Tiers
Pick one of three: Standard Service at $69 for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 for an attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page and order form cover the details. County constables and sheriffs charge fees their commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Little River-Academy: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs, constables, adults named in a written court order and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. A party or interested person cannot.
Where Little River-Academy Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bell County Justice Center is at 1201 Huey Road in Belton, about 9.3 miles in a straight line. Evictions and civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest are justice court matters. County court shares the $200 to $20,000 range, and statutory county court takes cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct applies to an address. See the Bell County hub.
Eviction Notices in Little River-Academy: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A tenant is owed written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease sets another period. It can be mailed, left inside the premises conspicuously, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can hand it over. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation for the suit itself, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Little River-Academy Defendants
Citations normally go to the defendant in person or by registered or certified mail. When that fails, the court may approve another method under Rule 106(b) based on a sworn motion about past attempts. Companies are served through registered agents. The wait for a default judgment is ten days from the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Little River-Academy
The data lists no police department here. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, 2401 S 31st St in Temple, is about 7.0 miles away, and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, 850 W Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights, is about 18.3 miles away. A witness is paid $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is paid $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Little River-Academy
The ZIP code is 76554, and Holland, Rogers and Temple are the neighboring cities.
Little River-Academy Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because parties to the case are excluded.
What if the person avoids service?
The court may allow another method if a sworn Rule 106(b) motion asks for it.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.