Overton lies mostly in Rusk County, with a share in Smith County, and a process server in Overton, Texas works about 13.1 miles from the Rusk County Courthouse in Henderson. About 2,277 people live in Overton, across 6.7 square miles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can go out as Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Overton: Three Flat Tiers
Flat tiers mean a Rusk County paper and a Smith County paper cost the same. Standard Service is $69 with five business days of room. Rush Service is $119 with an attempt in 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 with one in 24 hours. The pricing page shows them, and /order is where requests begin. Constables and sheriffs in either county charge fees fixed by that county's commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Overton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff or constable may serve under Rule 103. So may an adult of 18 or more named in a written court order. So may anyone holding certification from the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party, or anyone else interested in how the case turns out, may not.
Where Overton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Henderson is the Rusk County seat, and the Rusk County Courthouse, 115 North Main Street, is about 13.1 miles from Overton. Because Overton also reaches into Smith County, the county and precinct depend on the address in dispute, and a justice court clerk can confirm both. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200. Statutory county courts reach $325,000. See the Rusk County hub.
Eviction Notices in Overton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Overton landlords must deliver written notice to vacate before filing. The notice has to give at least three days, unless the lease sets another period. It can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server may do the hand delivery. Whichever county the case is in, the eviction citation is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Overton Defendants
The citation and petition should be handed to the defendant or mailed with a return receipt. If an Overton defendant cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely locations and the attempts so far may persuade a judge to approve another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. Neither county will allow a default until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Overton
UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital, 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, is about 13.0 miles away. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, is about 17.2 miles, and UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, 1000 South Beckham Ave, about 19.1 miles. The Overton Police Department covers the city. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 per day at service and records custodians are owed $1 each.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Overton
Overton is ZIP 75684. Kilgore, Troup and Henderson are neighbors.
Overton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
Which county's court applies?
That depends on where the address in dispute lies; a justice court clerk can confirm.