Redwood is a Guadalupe County, Texas, community where a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 78666. Standard Service carries an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service carries one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service carries one within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed once the job is done. As an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 4,003 people in 2020, Redwood has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Redwood: Three Flat Tiers
Redwood's three tiers: Standard Service at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour Service at $169 (within 24 hours). A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee because TRCP 103 lets only a sheriff, constable, certified process server or court-authorized adult serve it. Check the pricing page or go to the order form. Guadalupe County constables and the sheriff charge county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Redwood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103 a citation may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult authorized by law or written court order, or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office is Redwood's law enforcement agency, and it and the county constables alone may serve an eviction citation.
Where Redwood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Although Redwood shares a ZIP code with San Marcos, its cases go to Guadalupe County. The Guadalupe County Justice Center is at 211 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155, about 17.0 miles away in Seguin, the county seat. Justice courts there hear claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions. The precinct depends on the address in dispute; the Guadalupe County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Redwood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Redwood landlords give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically by agreement. The sworn petition is filed in the justice court of the property's precinct, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Redwood Defendants
A Redwood respondent receives the citation and petition in person or by registered or certified mail. Without success, the petitioner may move under Rule 106(b), with a sworn statement of tries, for an order allowing substituted service. A default must wait until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Redwood
Closest to Redwood is CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666, about 3.7 miles off. Resolute Health Hospital, 555 Creekside Xing,, New Braunfels, TX 78130, is about 11.6 miles, and Ascension Seton Hays, 6001 Kyle Pkwy, Kyle, TX 78640, about 14.2 miles. Redwood subpoenas pay a records custodian $1 and a testifying witness $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Redwood
Redwood uses ZIP code 78666. San Marcos, Martindale and Geronimo are listed nearby.
Redwood Process Server FAQ
Which county handles a Redwood case?
Guadalupe County, even though the ZIP code is shared with San Marcos.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties may not serve process in their own suit.