Queen City is a Cass County city in Texas of about 1,400 people with a police department of its own, and a process server in Queen City, TX serves filings made 15.6 miles away at the courthouse in Linden. Queen City papers, whether citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate, get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Queen City: Three Flat Tiers
Queen City customers can order 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. Prices appear on the pricing page, and requests go through the order form. Cass County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Queen City: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, adults a written court order names, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. A party may not.
Where Queen City Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Linden, where the Cass County Courthouse stands at 100 Houston Street, is about 15.6 miles from Queen City in a straight line. A claim of up to $20,000 excluding interest, or an eviction, can be brought in justice court. Disputes between $200 and $20,000 can also be brought in county court, and civil cases between $500 and $325,000 can reach statutory county court. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Cass County hub.
Eviction Notices in Queen City: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Queen City landlord must give a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease differs, before suing. The notice may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can hand-deliver. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation after filing, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Queen City Defendants
Citations are meant to be delivered by hand or by registered or certified mail. If they fail, the court may approve some other method once a sworn Rule 106(b) motion is filed. A company takes service through its registered agent. Courts hold off on a default judgment until proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Queen City
The Queen City Police Department is local. Wadley Regional Medical Center, 1000 Pine Street in Texarkana, is about 20.2 miles away, and CHRISTUS St Michael Health System, 2600 St Michael Dr in Texarkana, is about 22.0 miles away. Each attendance day entitles a witness to $10 and a custodian's records fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Queen City
Queen City's ZIP code is 75572. Atlanta, Linden and Wake Village are neighboring cities.
Queen City Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Another method requires a sworn motion under Rule 106(b).