Pittsburg is the Camp County seat, a city of 4,331 with its courthouse 0.2 miles from the center, and a process server in Pittsburg, Texas can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate near the clerk's counter. The attempt falls within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you afterward. Pittsburg has its own police department, and a hospital about 2.2 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Pittsburg
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
Camp County's sheriff and constables bill on a separate schedule, set by the commissioners court as Local Government Code 118.131 provides. For the private option, compare the pricing page and book through the order form.
Who May Serve Papers in Pittsburg: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets peace officers serve, along with adults 18 or older who hold a written court order and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Litigants and interested persons are shut out. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Pittsburg Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Pittsburg is the county seat, so the Camp County Courthouse at 126 Church Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686 is about 0.2 miles from the center. Eviction suits and civil claims capped at $20,000 are justice court cases. A county court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute settles the precinct, and the justice court clerk can name it. See the Camp County hub.
Eviction Notices in Pittsburg: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas wants a paper trail before a Pittsburg eviction. The landlord gives written notice to vacate, three days at the least unless a lease differs, by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the unit, or by email the tenant approved in writing. Weekends and holidays are counted, and a deadline on one waits for the next business day. Only then does a sworn petition reach justice court, where a sheriff or constable carries the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pittsburg Defendants
District court hears divorces. A citation and petition must reach the spouse by hand or by certified mail with a return receipt. Where that fails, Rule 106(b) lets the filer swear to likely places and earlier tries and ask the judge for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide outlines the steps. A corporation receives process at its registered agent. A default has to wait for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pittsburg
Pittsburg Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital (2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, TX 75686, about 2.2 miles), Titus Regional Medical Center (2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455, about 15.0 miles) and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro (719 West Coke Road, Winnsboro, TX 75494, about 19.9 miles). Subpoena service carries a $10 witness fee per day and a $1 custodian fee. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Pittsburg
Pittsburg is ZIP 75686. Its neighbors include Mount Pleasant, Daingerfield and Lone Star.
Pittsburg Process Server FAQ
May the plaintiff serve?
No.
Is door posting valid?
Only by Rule 106(b) order.
When can default be requested?
Ten days after filing proof.