Marshall is both a city of 23,384 people and the seat of Harrison County, so a process server in Marshall, Texas is working in the same town as the courthouse. The papers can be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate. On Standard Service an attempt is planned within 5 business days. On Rush Service it is planned within 48 hours, and on 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Once papers are delivered, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches you by email. The nearest listed hospitals are in Longview, more than 21 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Marshall: Three Flat Tiers
Three rates cover everything. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page and the order form agree on all three. Harrison County's constables and sheriff are another route, and the commissioners court decides what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is another option altogether.
Who May Serve Papers in Marshall: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A good test for any would-be server in Marshall is whether the person is on the Rule 103 list. The list includes sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law. It includes adults 18 or older whom a written court order names. It includes process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It excludes any party to the suit and anyone with a stake in how it ends. See the certification guide for more.
Where Marshall Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Harrison County Courthouse is at 200 West Houston Street, Marshall, TX 75670, about 1.0 miles from Marshall's center, and Marshall is the county seat. In justice court you will find civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, with divorces excluded. County courts take claims above $200 up to $20,000. A civil case over $500 up to $325,000 can go to a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court precinct covering an address depends on that address, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Harrison County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Marshall: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Marshall landlord must begin an eviction with a written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless the lease or agreement sets a different period. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, or sent electronically if the parties agreed in writing. The days are calendar days, so weekends and holidays are included, but a deadline on one waits for the next business day. After that comes the landlord's sworn petition in justice court. A private process server is permitted to carry the notice to the tenant. The eviction citation, however, may be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Marshall Defendants
In a divorce, Rule 106(a) calls for delivering the citation and petition in person or mailing them by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If the spouse cannot be reached, a Rule 106(b) motion with a sworn statement of likely locations and prior attempts can persuade the court to authorize something else, such as leaving the papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media. Serving a company means reaching its registered agent, a president or vice president if it is a corporation, or else the Secretary of State. A default judgment cannot be entered until proof of service has been on file ten days. Read the Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Marshall
The data lists two hospitals in range, both in Longview: Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605 (about 21.9 miles), and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 (about 22.2 miles). Subpoena service is a matter of delivering a copy to the witness and tendering whatever fee the law requires. A witness gets $10 for each day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian gets $1. For documents from a nonparty, all parties must receive 10 days' notice before service. The fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Marshall
Marshall's ZIP codes are 75670 and 75672. Neighbors: Hallsville, Jefferson and Waskom.
Marshall Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not allow a party to serve.
What if the person avoids service?
Record each attempt and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. Related questions are on the services page and in the FAQ.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, a corporate president or vice president, or the Secretary of State as a last resort.