Patton Village is a Montgomery County city in Texas of about 1,650 people, and a process server in Patton Village, TX works well out from the courthouse in Conroe, 19.2 miles away. The data lists no police department here. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Patton Village: Three Flat Tiers
Patton Village customers have the choice of Standard Service at $69 for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 for an attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. Browse pricing or fill in the order form. Montgomery County's constables and sheriff are paid under fee schedules the commissioners court sets, as Local Government Code 118.131 provides.
Who May Serve Papers in Patton Village: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets officers such as sheriffs and constables serve process. It also lets in adults named in a written court order and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the lawsuit is never eligible.
Where Patton Village Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Montgomery County Courthouse, 301 North Main Street in Conroe, is about 19.2 miles from Patton Village in a straight line. Evictions, along with civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest, are justice court matters. County court also handles $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can reach civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Montgomery County hub.
Eviction Notices in Patton Village: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days is required before an eviction suit, unless the lease says another number. Delivery may be by mail, by leaving the notice in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or by hand to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. After filing, only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Patton Village Defendants
Personal delivery or registered or certified mail with return receipt is the normal path for a citation. If a defendant cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to authorize another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. No default judgment can be granted until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Patton Village
Elite Hospital Kingwood, 23330 Highway 59 N, is about 10.9 miles away. HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 22999 US Hwy 59, is about 11.4 miles away, and Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, 300 Kingwood Medical Drive, is about 11.7 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1 when records are produced.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Patton Village
The ZIP codes covering Patton Village are 77357 and 77372, and Roman Forest, Woodbranch and Splendora lie nearby.
Patton Village Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the rules bar any party.
What if the person avoids service?
A sworn motion under Rule 106(b) asks the court to approve another method.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.