Old River-Winfree sits in Chambers County, Texas, with about 1,305 residents and no police department in the data, and a process server in Old River-Winfree, TX carries papers to and from the courthouse in Anahuac, 11.2 miles away. The customer chooses when the attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate happens, either within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed back.
What a Process Server Costs in Old River-Winfree: Three Flat Tiers
For Old River-Winfree, the base price is $69 for Standard Service, which sets an attempt within 5 business days. For a quicker start, Rush Service at $119 sets it within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 sets it within 24 hours. See pricing and the order form. In Chambers County the commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Old River-Winfree: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult named in a written court order, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, under Rule 103. Parties are not allowed to serve.
Where Old River-Winfree Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Chambers County's courthouse is at 404 Washington Avenue in Anahuac, about 11.2 miles from Old River-Winfree in a straight line. Justice court is the right place for evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. A county court can also take claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can take civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an address is in. The Chambers County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Old River-Winfree: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before an eviction suit, the tenant must be given a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets a different time. The landlord can mail it, leave it in plain view inside the premises, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The citation for the suit goes only to a sheriff or constable for service, and an alias is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Old River-Winfree Defendants
The expected ways to serve a citation are in person and by registered or certified mail. If neither works, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can ask the court to authorize another method. Companies take service through registered agents. No court grants a default judgment until proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Old River-Winfree
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, 4401 Garth Road in Baytown, is about 11.6 miles away. Baytown Medical Center LP, 1626 W Baker Road, is about 11.7 miles away, and Bayside Community Hospital, 200 Hospital Drive in Anahuac, is about 11.9 miles away. The witness fee is $10 per attendance day, and the records custodian's fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Old River-Winfree
Old River-Winfree uses ZIP codes 77523 and 77535. Mont Belvieu, Beach City and Baytown are neighboring cities.
Old River-Winfree Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Rule 103 rules out every party.
What if the person avoids service?
A motion sworn under Rule 106(b) can request another way to give notice.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.