Newton, Texas is the seat of Newton County, a city of about 1,640 people with its own police department, and a process server in Newton, TX is working about 0.4 miles from the courthouse door. Anyone with a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate to deliver can choose an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service comes back by email once the job is done.
What a Process Server Costs in Newton: Three Flat Tiers
Newton customers see three prices. The least expensive is Standard Service at $69 with the attempt within 5 business days. Next is Rush Service at $119 with the attempt within 48 hours. The quickest is 24-Hour Service at $169 with the attempt within 24 hours. Look at pricing, then place the job on the order form. Whatever a Newton County constable or sheriff charges is set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Newton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Newton residents sometimes ask whether a neighbor can deliver a citation. Rule 103 says only a sheriff or constable, an adult appointed by written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission can, and a party to the case never can.
Where Newton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Newton County's courthouse is at 110 Court Street in Newton, about 0.4 miles from the city's center. The justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and takes eviction suits. A county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can hear civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. Which precinct covers a Newton address is a question for the justice court clerk. The Newton County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Newton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Newton landlord who wants possession writes the tenant a notice to vacate, giving no fewer than three days unless the lease names a different period. The notice may be mailed, left inside the rental where it is hard to miss, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The citation for the court case is for a sheriff or constable only, and the landlord can ask for an alias if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Newton Defendants
The first choices for a citation are placing it in the defendant's hands or mailing it by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. A defendant who slips both can be served another way once a judge grants a Rule 106(b) motion supported by a sworn statement of the attempts. Companies receive process through registered agents. Nobody can take a default judgment before proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Newton
CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, 1275 Marvin Hancock Drive in Jasper, is about 15.7 miles from Newton. The party who calls a witness pays $10 for each day of attendance when the subpoena is served, and a records custodian is owed $1 for producing records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Newton
Newton's ZIP code is 75966. Jasper and Kirbyville are the neighboring cities.
Newton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and defendant are excluded from serving.
How is a company served?
The papers go to its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
A citation can be posted only if a Rule 106(b) order allows it.