Lytle lies in Atascosa County with a corner reaching into Medina County, and a process server in Lytle, Texas serves 2,908 residents about 26.4 miles from the Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served as Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours), with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Lytle: Three Flat Tiers
For Lytle, the choice is how fast. Standard Service at $69 buys five business days of room. An attempt within 48 hours takes Rush Service at $119. One within 24 hours takes the 24-Hour Service at $169. These match the pricing page, and /order is where requests begin. Because Lytle touches two counties, ask the relevant commissioners court's constable or sheriff about county-set fees (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Lytle: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Lytle Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The courthouse on file is the Atascosa County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Jourdanton, the county seat, about 26.4 miles from Lytle. The justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court may hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Because Lytle also reaches into Medina County, the county where a case belongs depends on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm both county and precinct. See the Atascosa County hub.
Eviction Notices in Lytle: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must first give written notice to vacate, three days or more unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older meets the rule, and a private server can deliver. After a suit is filed, only a sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lytle Defendants
Deliver the citation and petition in person or send them with a return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the judge to approve another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. A default has to wait for the return to sit on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lytle
The nearest hospitals on file are in San Antonio: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center, 11212 State Hwy 151, and Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 3011 W Loop 1604 N, both about 17.2 miles from Lytle. Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo (3100 Avenue E) is about 21.6 miles. Local policing is the Lytle Police Department. Pay a witness $10 for each day when serving, and a records custodian is entitled to $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lytle
Lytle is ZIP 78052. Natalia, LaCoste and Somerset are neighbors.
Lytle Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.