A process server in Oak Trail Shores, Texas works in Hood County, delivering citations, subpoenas, petitions and notices to vacate to homes in this community near Granbury. Standard Service brings an attempt within 5 business days, Rush within 48 hours and the 24-Hour tier within 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed once delivery is done. Oak Trail Shores is an unincorporated community, listed as a Census-designated place of 2,979 people, and it has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Oak Trail Shores: Three Flat Tiers
Prices are flat. Standard Service is $69 and the attempt happens within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 and puts the attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 with the attempt within 24 hours. For a Texas state-court citation or summons there is an additional $100 fee. You can see the pricing details and start an order online. The Hood County sheriff and constables charge fees set by the commissioners court each year under Local Government Code 118.131; choosing a private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Oak Trail Shores: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets a sheriff or constable serve, as well as an adult named in a written court order and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (Rule 103). A party to the case cannot serve. The Hood County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for Oak Trail Shores, and its deputies and the county's constables serve process.
Where Oak Trail Shores Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Granbury is the county seat, and the Hood County Justice Center at 1200 West Pearl Street, Granbury, TX 76048 is about 3.8 miles away. Justice court takes evictions and suits up to $20,000. County court also hears suits over $200 up to $20,000. Divorce goes to district court. The justice precinct for a case depends on where its address is; the Hood County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Oak Trail Shores: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Give the tenant at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets a different term. Send it by mail, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, put it inside the home in a conspicuous place, or deliver it electronically under a written agreement. A sheriff or constable then serves the justice court's eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Oak Trail Shores Defendants
The respondent is served in person first. If not found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing the attempts lets the court approve delivery to an adult over 16 at the home, or email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Oak Trail Shores
For Oak Trail Shores records, the nearest hospital is Lake Granbury Medical Center at 1310 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, TX 76048, roughly 5.6 miles off. Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043, is about 17.9 miles, and Medical City Weatherford, 713 E Anderson St, Weatherford, TX 76086, about 18.0 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day, paid with the subpoena, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Oak Trail Shores
Oak Trail Shores uses ZIP 76048 and neighbors Granbury, Canyon Creek and Western Lake.
Oak Trail Shores Process Server FAQ
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is filed, excluding the filing and judgment days.
What if the person avoids service?
Swear to the dates and details of each try at the Oak Trail Shores address, then move for a Rule 106(b) order.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only if the Rule 106(b) order permits it.