Ozona is the county seat of Crockett County, and a process server in Texas working here can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate within a short distance of the courthouse. The attempt comes within 5 business days on Standard, 48 hours on Rush or 24 hours on 24-Hour Service, and you receive the signed Return of Service by email after delivery. Ozona is an unincorporated community of 2,663 people, a Census-designated place with no city government, so Crockett County supplies its courts and the Crockett County sheriff its law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Ozona: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69 and makes an attempt within 5 business days. For an attempt inside 48 hours, Ozona customers choose Rush Service at $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. Because Texas limits who may serve a state-court citation or summons, those papers carry an extra $100 fee. The pricing page and order form have more. The Crockett County sheriff and constables charge fees the commissioners court sets each year under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Ozona: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve a citation. A party or anyone with an interest in the case cannot serve. The Crockett County sheriff and the county's constables serve process in Ozona.
Where Ozona Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Because Ozona is the county seat, the Crockett County Courthouse is only about 0.4 miles away, at 909 Avenue D, Ozona, TX 76943. A Crockett County justice court takes evictions and claims up to $20,000. The county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000 while divorce goes to district court. The justice precinct depends on where the address in dispute lies; the Crockett County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Ozona: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before filing, a landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another period. The notice may be mailed, given to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the premises in a conspicuous spot, or sent electronically under a written agreement. The eviction citation from the Crockett County justice court is then served by the sheriff or a constable only.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Ozona Defendants
The respondent is served personally. If that fails, the court may sign a Rule 106(b) order, based on a sworn statement of the attempts, for delivery to someone over 16 at the home or by email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Ozona
No hospital falls within 25 miles of Ozona, so records subpoenas usually go to the nearest hospital system. A witness subpoena must include the $10 daily attendance fee, and a records custodian is owed $1. Requests about law enforcement records go to the Crockett County sheriff. Our witness fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Ozona
Ozona addresses use ZIP 76943.
Ozona Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 keeps the parties, and anyone with an interest in an Ozona case, from serving its papers.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After proof of service has been on file ten days, not counting the filing or judgment day.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order supported by a sworn account of the attempts.