From Lyford it is only about 4.7 miles to the courthouse in Raymondville, and a process server in Lyford, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for this Willacy County city of 2,245 residents on 1.8 square miles. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the three timings, and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed once papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Lyford: Three Flat Tiers
What does an attempt cost, and how soon does it happen? In Lyford the answers are $69 within five business days, $119 within 48 hours, and $169 within 24 hours, under Standard, Rush and 24-Hour in that order. Both the pricing page and the order form show the grid. Willacy County's sheriff and constables bill under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Lyford: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff or constable may serve, as may an adult of 18 or more named in a written court order, and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The case's parties may not, and neither may anyone else with an interest in it.
Where Lyford Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Raymondville is the county seat, and the Willacy County Courthouse, 576 West Main Avenue, is about 4.7 miles from Lyford. Willacy County's justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. A county court can hear claims above $200 and a statutory county court reaches $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm. The Willacy County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Lyford: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Lyford landlord starts with a written notice to vacate, giving three days at least unless the lease sets a different period. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can take the handing. After the landlord files, the sheriff or a constable serves the court's citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lyford Defendants
Texas wants the citation and petition handed to the defendant or mailed with a return receipt. If a Lyford defendant cannot be reached, the plaintiff can ask the judge for something else under Rule 106(b), swearing to the likely places and the attempts so far. Registered agents receive papers for companies. A default is possible only after the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lyford
The closest hospital on file is Harlingen Medical Center at 5501 South Expressway 77 in Harlingen, about 13.3 miles from Lyford. Next are Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC (2101 Pease St) at about 18.1 miles and Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco (1401 East Eight Street) at about 21.6 miles. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1 for the records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lyford
Lyford is ZIP 78569. Raymondville, Santa Rosa and La Villa are neighbors.
Lyford Process Server FAQ
May I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a business served?
Through its registered agent.