Quitman is the Wood County seat, and the hospital and courthouse are both within a few blocks, which makes a process server in Quitman, TX a short trip from the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, with a signed Return of Service emailed afterward. About 1,940 people live in the city.
What a Process Server Costs in Quitman: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service, at $69 schedules the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, at $119 schedules it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, at $169 schedules it within 24 hours. You can find these on the pricing page and start from the order form. Wood County constable and sheriff fees are a separate matter, set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Quitman: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff, a constable, an adult authorized by written court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve process under Rule 103. Parties and interested persons are not among them.
Where Quitman Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Wood County Courthouse is at 100 South Main Street in Quitman, about 0.4 miles away. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, plus evictions, while county court covers $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Wood County hub.
Eviction Notices in Quitman: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing, a landlord must give the tenant at least three days of written notice to vacate, unless the lease says another number. The paper can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older; a private server can make that hand delivery. The suit's citation can be served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Quitman Defendants
For divorce and other suits, the usual routes are personal delivery and registered or certified mail. If they fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win the court's approval of another method likely to give notice. A business accepts papers through its registered agent. No default judgment can be granted until ten days after proof of service is on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Quitman
The Quitman Police Department is local. UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital, 117 Winnsboro Street, is about 0.3 miles away, and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro, 719 West Coke Road in Winnsboro, is about 13.4 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Quitman
Quitman is served by ZIP code 75783. Mineola, Winnsboro and Grand Saline are neighboring cities.
Quitman Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because someone with a stake in the case cannot be the server.
What if the person avoids service?
Substituted service is available only through a Rule 106(b) order.
How soon can a default judgment be taken?
After the clerk has held the proof of service for ten days.