Madisonville is the Madison County seat, a city of 4,424 with its courthouse 0.5 miles from the center, and a process server in Madisonville, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate near the clerk's door. An attempt starts within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. The city has its own police department and a hospital 0.8 miles away. No neighbors are listed.
What a Process Server Costs in Madisonville
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page shows these, and the order form starts an order. Madison County's sheriff and constables have fees of their own, set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Madisonville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas allows few servers. Rule 103 names peace officers, adults 18 and older with written court authority, and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified servers. It excludes litigants and anyone with a stake. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Madisonville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Madison County Courthouse is at 101 West Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864, about 0.5 miles from the center, as Madisonville is the county seat. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The precinct follows the address in dispute, which the justice court clerk can confirm. See the Madison County hub.
Eviction Notices in Madisonville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord facing a holdover tenant writes a notice to vacate, with three days as the minimum unless a lease differs. The notice goes by mail, to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by consented email. Calendar days count, so weekends and holidays are included, but a due date on one moves to the next business day. Then a sworn petition is filed with the justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Madisonville Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The respondent is served in person or by certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can lead the judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Businesses answer at a registered agent. Ten days must pass after the return is filed before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Madisonville
Madisonville Police Department is the local agency. Madison St Joseph Health Center (100 West Cross Street, Madisonville, TX 77864) is about 0.8 miles away and is the one hospital in range. Witnesses are compensated at $10 per day and custodians at $1. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Madisonville
Madisonville carries ZIP 77864. The data names no neighboring towns.
Madisonville Process Server FAQ
May the party who sued deliver the papers?
No.
What approves email service?
A Rule 106(b) order.
What is the default delay?
Ten days after filing.