Odem, in San Patricio County, has 2,257 residents on 1.3 square miles and lies about 7.7 miles from the courthouse in Sinton, so a process server in Odem, Texas can be useful for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the three speeds, and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 reaches you by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Odem: Three Flat Tiers
Odem orders come down to one question: how many days can the attempt wait? Five business days is Standard at $69. Two days is Rush at $119. One day is 24-Hour at $169. See the pricing page or place an order. In San Patricio County the commissioners court determines the fees of the sheriff and constables (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Odem: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Nobody may simply decide to serve a citation in Texas. Rule 103 names sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it excludes parties.
Where Odem Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The San Patricio County Courthouse is at 400 West Sinton Street in Sinton, the county seat, about 7.7 miles from Odem. Justice court there hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the precinct, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm. The San Patricio County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Odem: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas landlords in Odem owe a written notice to vacate before suing, three days at least unless a lease says another period. The notice can be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant of 16 or older, and a private server can handle the handing. The eviction citation goes to the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Odem Defendants
An Odem defendant is served by hand with the citation and petition, or through mail with a return receipt. If neither succeeds, a judge may allow another method on the plaintiff's sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept papers for companies. A default has to wait until the return is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Odem
All three hospitals on file are in Corpus Christi. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, 600 Elizabeth Street, is about 16.9 miles from Odem. Corpus Christi Medical Center,The, 3315 S Alameda St, is about 18.2 miles, and Driscoll Childrens Hospital, 3533 S Alameda, about 18.5 miles. Witnesses are owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Odem
Odem is ZIP 78370. Sinton, Robstown and Taft are neighbors.
Odem Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.