Willacy County's courthouse is in Raymondville, about 0.8 miles from the city's center, and a process server in Raymondville, Texas can be at the courthouse and back in a short trip. The city has 10,244 people on only 4.1 square miles. The three tiers differ by timing. Standard Service reaches an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service reaches it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service reaches it within 24 hours. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices are all handled, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you when the papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Raymondville: Three Flat Tiers
Raymondville's price list is three lines long. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. The pricing page shows the same lines, and the order form is where you pick. Willacy County's constables and sheriff may serve too, and the commissioners court sets what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is one more option.
Who May Serve Papers in Raymondville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
If you started the lawsuit, Rule 103 says you cannot deliver it, and the same goes for anyone whose interests ride on the outcome. After that exclusion, who may serve? Sheriffs, constables and other persons authorized by law; adults 18 or older named in a written court order; process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. See the certification guide.
Where Raymondville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Raymondville is the Willacy County seat. The Willacy County Courthouse is at 576 West Main Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580, about 0.8 miles from the city's center. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits; divorces are filed elsewhere. County courts also take claims between $200 and $20,000 while civil cases over $500 and up to $325,000 may be heard by either a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court clerk can match an address to a precinct. The Willacy County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Raymondville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Raymondville landlord who wants a tenant out must give written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days unless the lease or agreement says something different. Delivery by mail, by a conspicuous placement inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or by electronic communication agreed in writing is allowed. The count runs through weekends and holidays, though a last day on one is moved to the next business day. Once the notice period is over, the sworn petition goes to justice court. A hired process server can carry the notice to the tenant. The eviction citation is reserved for a sheriff or constable, and when 5 business days pass after filing without service an alias citation can be requested.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Raymondville Defendants
In a Willacy County divorce the citation and petition go to the spouse by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When that fails, the plaintiff asks the court for another method under Rule 106(b) and supports the motion with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. The court can approve leaving the papers with a person over 16, or using email or social media. Businesses are served at the registered agent, at a president or vice president of a corporation, or through the Secretary of State. Default judgment must wait for ten days of proof of service on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Raymondville
Raymondville Police Department takes local reports. The nearest hospitals are in Harlingen: Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 16.7 miles away, and Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 21.8 miles away. The witness gets a copy of the subpoena and any fee required. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. For documents from someone who is not a party, all parties need 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Raymondville
Raymondville is ZIP code 78580. Lyford, La Villa and Santa Rosa are its neighbors.
Raymondville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a log of each try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. More answers are on the services page and in the FAQ.