A process server in Richland Hills, Texas, a Tarrant County city of 8,614 on just 3.1 square miles, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. The attempt falls within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, whichever tier you pick, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you as proof. Richland Hills has its own police department, a hospital about 1.5 miles away, and four listed neighbors.
Richland Hills Rates: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Details sit on the pricing page and jobs begin at the order form.
- Standard Service is $69 and begins within 5 business days.
- Rush Service is $119 and begins within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service is $169 and begins within 24 hours.
Tarrant County constables and the sheriff are an alternative. Their fees are set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply a different route.
Who May Serve Papers in Richland Hills: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names three groups: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law; adults 18 or over holding a written court order; and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties are out, along with anyone interested in the outcome. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Richland Hills Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county seat is Fort Worth, home of the Tarrant County Courthouse at 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, about 7.2 miles from Richland Hills. Justice court covers claims up to $20,000 and evictions. County court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000 and statutory county courts hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice court precinct is set by where the disputed address lies; the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. More on the Tarrant County hub.
Eviction Notices in Richland Hills: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords must give at least three days of written notice to vacate unless a lease sets a different period. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, leaving it inside the unit, and email under a written agreement all count. Weekend and holiday days are included, and a last day on one rolls to the next business day. The sworn petition then goes to justice court, and only a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Richland Hills Defendants
Divorce cases are heard in district court. Serve the citation and petition in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If the spouse cannot be located, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion explains where they might be and what was tried so the judge can allow email, social media or a handoff to someone over 16. See the Rule 106(b) guide. Default has to wait for ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Richland Hills
Richland Hills Police Department covers the city. Hospitals nearby: Medical City North Hills (4401 Booth Calloway Road, North Richland Hills, TX 76180, about 1.5 miles), Saint Camillus Medical Center (1612 Hurst Town Center Drive, Hurst, TX 76054, about 3.1 miles) and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford (1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022, about 6.1 miles). Pay a witness $10 per day and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide covers more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Richland Hills
ZIP 76118 is Richland Hills. Neighbors: North Richland Hills, Fort Worth, Haltom City and Hurst.
Richland Hills Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties and interested people are barred.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State if the agent cannot be found.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days of proof on file.