Paducah is the Cottle County seat, a town of about 1,059 people with its own police department, and a process server in Paducah, Texas, can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Customers with Cottle County papers can select Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for one within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for one within 24 hours. The Rule 107 Return of Service, signed, reaches your inbox after delivery. The courthouse is already in town.
What a Process Server Costs in Paducah
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page lists them, and the order form takes a request. Cottle County's constable and sheriff serve for fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Paducah: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older authorized by a written court order, and certified process servers to serve. It does not allow a party or anyone interested in the Paducah case.
Where Paducah Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Cottle County Courthouse is at 809 North 9th Street, Paducah, TX 79248, about 0.1 miles from the middle of town. Cottle County justice court is where claims up to $20,000 and eviction suits are heard, while county court takes some claims above $200 and divorce is for district court. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct applies to an address.
Eviction Notices in Paducah: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Paducah landlord begins with written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, delivery inside the home in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older are allowed, and a private server can hand deliver. The citation that comes after the sworn petition can be served by a sheriff or constable only.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Paducah Defendants
Paducah defendants usually get the citation by hand, or by registered or certified mail with a signed return receipt. If that cannot be done, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) may win a court order for another method. Registered agents receive service for businesses. A default judgment waits until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Paducah
A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, paid by the party that summons them, and a records custodian is owed $1. No hospital is listed within range of Paducah, so a records subpoena usually goes to the nearest hospital system.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Paducah
Paducah is ZIP 79248.
Paducah Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, interested persons cannot serve process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask for another method.