Monahans covers 28.9 square miles and straddles two counties, Ward and Winkler, so a process server in Monahans, Texas starts every job by confirming which county's rules apply. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served for the city's 7,836 residents, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you afterward. The data lists no police department for Monahans.
Monahans Prices: What Each Process Server Tier Costs
Pay $69 and Standard Service makes its attempt within 5 business days. Pay $119 and Rush Service makes it within 48 hours. Pay $169 and 24-Hour Service makes it within 24 hours. You will find them on the pricing page, and the order form is how you ask.
Ward County and Winkler County each have a commissioners court that sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131, so the county involved determines that amount. A private server is a different route entirely.
Who May Serve Papers in Monahans: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names who can serve in Texas: law officers, adults specifically authorized by the court in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A lawsuit's parties are shut out, along with other interested people. The certification guide is a handy primer.
Where Monahans Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Ward County seat is Monahans itself, home to the Ward County Courthouse at 400 South Allen Avenue, Monahans, TX 79756, about 12.2 miles from the point the data uses for the city. Since part of Monahans sits in Winkler County, the address at issue governs which county applies. Justice courts hear civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions, county courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000 civil cases. The justice court clerk can name the precinct. See the Ward County hub.
Eviction Notices in Monahans: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord's notice to vacate must be written, and it has to allow at least three days unless a lease provides a different span. It can be mailed, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, put inside the premises, or sent by email if the lease permits. Weekends and holidays are part of the count; if the last day is one of them, the deadline rolls to the next business day. The sworn petition is filed in justice court, and a sheriff or constable carries the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Monahans Defendants
For a divorce, the district court issues the citation. Serving the defendant by hand or by certified mail with return receipt is where you begin. If those fail, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff ask the judge, under oath, to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16 at a likely address. The Rule 106(b) guide gives the outline. A company is served via its registered agent. Default can follow ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Monahans
Two hospitals are in range: Ward Memorial Hospital (406 South Gary St, Monahans, TX 79756, about 12.5 miles) and Winkler County Memorial Hospital (821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX 79745, about 13.4 miles). A witness is entitled to $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian to $1. See the subpoena guide for tendering.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Monahans
ZIPs 79756 and 79788 cover Monahans, and Kermit is the listed neighbor.
Monahans Process Server FAQ
Does Texas let the plaintiff serve?
No. A party is barred from serving process.
How do I reach a company?
Serve its registered agent at the registered office.
Which rule governs a person who avoids service?
Rule 106(b), through a sworn motion explaining the tries.