Paris is a Lamar County city of 24,476 people, and it is also the county seat, so a process server in Paris, TX seldom needs to travel far to reach the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can all be served. Standard Service begins with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service begins within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service begins within 24 hours. Delivery is proven by a signed Rule 107 Return of Service, which is emailed to you. Paris stretches across 35.2 square miles, so addresses within it can be far apart.
What a Process Server Costs in Paris: Three Flat Tiers
There are three prices in Paris. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Each of them carries the attempt window noted in the previous paragraph, and the same figures appear on the pricing page and in the order form. Lamar County's constables and sheriff are another avenue, and their fees are decided by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is an alternative on top of that.
Who May Serve Papers in Paris: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A list on the wall at the Lamar County clerk's office might as well read like Rule 103. Sheriffs and constables are allowed. So are other persons authorized by law. Adults 18 or older are allowed if a written court order says so. Process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission are allowed. The rule shuts out parties and interested persons, whatever their age. The certification guide tells how the credential is kept current.
Where Paris Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Paris is the seat of Lamar County. The Lamar County Courthouse is at 119 North Main Street, Paris, TX 75460, about 0.7 miles from Paris's center. For disputes over money up to $20,000 (excluding interest), justice court is the right place, and it also handles evictions, though not divorces. County courts take claims above $200 up to $20,000 as well. When a civil case is worth over $500 and up to $325,000 a statutory county court and a district court overlap. The justice court precinct that covers a Paris address depends on that address, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. More on the Lamar County page.
Eviction Notices in Paris: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Paris who wants a tenant gone starts with a written notice to vacate. The notice must give at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says shorter or longer. Mail is allowed, and so is leaving the notice inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handing it to a tenant who is 16 or older, or sending it electronically when the parties agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count among the days, and a last day on one moves to the next business day. The landlord then files a sworn petition in justice court. A private server may deliver the notice but cannot serve the eviction citation, which is for a sheriff or constable; an alias citation can be asked for after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Paris Defendants
A divorce filed in Lamar County produces a citation that must be delivered to the spouse. Personal delivery works, as does registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If a spouse is elusive, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff move for something else, backed by a sworn statement listing likely locations and what was tried. The judge may allow the papers to be left with someone over 16 or sent by email or social media. A business is served through its registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or the Secretary of State when nobody else can be found. Default judgment waits for ten days of proof of service on file. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Paris
Paris Police Department is the city agency. The only hospital in range is Paris Regional Medical Center, 865 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460, about 1.2 miles away. A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness and tendering any required fee. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance by the party that summoned them, and a records custodian $1. A subpoena for documents held by a nonparty requires 10 days' notice to all parties. The fee guide explains more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Paris
Paris has ZIP codes 75460 and 75462. Reno and Blossom are the neighboring towns listed.
Paris Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
You cannot. Rule 103 shuts out any party to the suit.
How is a company served?
Through a registered agent, a corporate officer such as a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. Details appear on the services page and in the FAQ.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a judge has signed a Rule 106(b) order allowing it.