Lockney is a Floyd County town in Texas of about 1,500 people where a hospital stands 0.3 miles away and the courthouse is 11.4 miles away in Floydada, so a process server in Lockney, TX usually connects local addresses with a county seat out of town. The town keeps a police department. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed back.
What a Process Server Costs in Lockney: Three Flat Tiers
Lockney customers choose from Standard Service at $69 for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 for one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 for one within 24 hours. You can review them on the pricing page and place the job through the order form. Floyd County sets the fees its constables and sheriff charge through its commissioners court, citing Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lockney: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas bars the parties from serving process in their own case. Rule 103 instead permits sheriffs and constables, adults named in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Lockney Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Floyd County's courthouse is at 105 South Main Street in Floydada, about 11.4 miles from Lockney in a straight line. For evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, the right court is justice court. Claims from $200 to $20,000 can be heard in county court too, and civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 can be heard in statutory county court. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for any Lockney address. The Floyd County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Lockney: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Lockney landlords must give a written notice to vacate before they can file, and the notice must give at least three days unless the lease sets a different time. It can be mailed, left inside the home in a visible place, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. Following the filing, a sheriff or constable serves the citation, with an alias available if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lockney Defendants
For a citation, Texas prefers delivery in person or registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, the judge can approve something else on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. A company takes service at its registered agent. A default judgment is not available until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lockney
W J Mangold Memorial Hospital, 320 North Main, is about 0.3 miles away, and Covenant Hospital Plainview, 2601 Dimmitt Rd in Plainview, is about 17.5 miles away. The calling party pays a witness $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lockney
Lockney's ZIP code is 79241, and Floydada, Plainview and Petersburg are the neighboring cities.
Lockney Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party to the suit cannot serve it.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another method.