Meridian, Texas is the Bosque County seat, a city of about 1,390 residents with a police department, and a process server in Meridian, TX is working roughly 0.5 miles from the courthouse square. Papers of every type, from citations and petitions to subpoenas and notices to vacate, can be scheduled for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer's confirmation is a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Meridian: Three Flat Tiers
Meridian customers see three prices. The base tier, Standard Service, costs $69 and covers an attempt within 5 business days. Choose Rush Service at $119 for the attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 for it within 24 hours. The pricing page explains the tiers and the order form takes requests. A constable or sheriff in Bosque County bills the fee the commissioners court adopted under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Meridian: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas rules keep the parties away from the paperwork. Rule 103 limits service to sheriffs and constables, adults named in a court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Meridian Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bosque County's courthouse is at 110 South Main Street in Meridian, about 0.5 miles from the center of town. A justice court there decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. A county court can decide claims from $200 to $20,000 too, and a statutory county court can decide civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. For the precinct covering a particular address, ask the justice court clerk. The Bosque County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Meridian: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in Meridian begins with a written notice to vacate that gives at least three days, unless the lease picks another period. The landlord can send it by mail, leave it inside the home where it is obvious, or place it in the hands of a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can take on that last task. Once the case is filed, serving the citation is left to a sheriff or constable, with an alias available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Meridian Defendants
A citation in a divorce should be handed to the spouse or mailed by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. When a spouse cannot be located, a judge may approve another way on a motion sworn under Rule 106(b). A business is served by delivery to its registered agent. A court will not grant a default judgment until ten days after proof of service has been filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Meridian
The Meridian Police Department is local. Goodall Witcher Hospital, 101 Posey Avenue in Clifton, is about 9.7 miles away, and Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street in Glen Rose, is about 22.5 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Meridian
Meridian's ZIP code is 76665, and Clifton and Whitney are neighboring cities.
Meridian Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a litigant cannot serve their own lawsuit.
How is a company served?
The papers go to its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Another method needs court approval on a motion sworn under Rule 106(b).