Olton is a Lamb County city in Texas, but its county courthouse is in Littlefield, so a process server in Olton, TX often deals with cases filed 21.2 miles away. Whether the paper is a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate, the attempt can happen within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service arrives by email. About 1,990 people live in Olton.
What a Process Server Costs in Olton: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is priced at $69 and starts within 5 business days. Rush Service is priced at $119 and starts within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is priced at $169 and starts within 24 hours. Check the pricing page or use the order form. Lamb County sets constable and sheriff fees through its commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Olton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Interested parties cannot, and an eviction citation goes to a sheriff or constable.
Where Olton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Lamb County Courthouse, 100 6th Drive in Littlefield, is about 21.2 miles from Olton in a straight line. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions, county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court hears cases above $500 up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Lamb County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Olton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord gives written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all work, and a private server can deliver by hand. Only a sheriff or constable serves the case's citation, and an alias is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Olton Defendants
A citation is delivered in person or by registered or certified mail. If those fail, Rule 106(b) lets a court authorize another reasonably effective method after a sworn motion. Registered agents accept papers for businesses. The clerk has to hold proof of service on file ten days before a default judgment is possible in an Olton case.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Olton
The Olton Police Department is local. Lamb Healthcare Center, 1500 S Sunset in Littlefield, is about 22.0 miles away, and Covenant Hospital Plainview, 2601 Dimmitt Rd, is about 23.3 miles away. A witness gets $10 per day of attendance and a records custodian gets $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Olton
Olton's ZIP code is 79064, and Hale Center is its neighboring city.
Olton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party can't serve.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a Rule 106(b) order expressly permits posting.