Olivarez is part of Hidalgo County, Texas, and a process server there takes citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to addresses in ZIP code 78599. Standard Service reaches the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service then comes by email. Olivarez, with 4,248 residents in 2020, is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place that has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Olivarez: Three Flat Tiers
An Olivarez order on Standard Service is $69 and the attempt comes within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 when an attempt within 48 hours is needed. 24-Hour Service is $169 when the attempt has to come within 24 hours. Read the pricing page and order on the order form. Hidalgo County constables and the sheriff serve process at county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is simply another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Olivarez: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas allows a sheriff, constable, adult with court or legal authority, or someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve a citation (Rule 103). Nobody interested in the outcome may. Law enforcement in Olivarez belongs to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, and Rule 510.8(d) leaves eviction citations to its deputies and the county constables.
Where Olivarez Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Edinburg, the county seat, holds the Hidalgo County Courthouse at 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, roughly 11.7 miles from Olivarez. A Hidalgo County justice court handles claims up to $20,000 and evictions. The precinct follows the address in dispute, as the Hidalgo County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Olivarez: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An Olivarez landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease specifies otherwise. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if agreed in writing; a private server may hand it over. The sworn petition then goes to the justice court where the property sits, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Olivarez Defendants
A divorce respondent in Olivarez gets the papers in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If tries fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win permission for substituted service. Ten days must pass with proof on file before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Olivarez
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, at 1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596, is the nearest hospital, some 5.4 miles away. Farther out are South Texas Health System (1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539) at about 12.0 miles and Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley (2820 W Michaelangelo Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539) at about 12.3 miles. Records custodians get $1 under a subpoena; witnesses get $10 per day, paid at service.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Olivarez
ZIP code 78599 serves Olivarez, which lies near Mila Doce, Weslaco and Midway North.
Olivarez Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
File a Rule 106(b) motion supported by your record of tries.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 keeps parties from serving process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or else the Secretary of State.