Robert Lee is the Coke County seat, a city of about 1,030 residents, and a process server in Robert Lee, Texas, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. The county seat is small enough that the courthouse is right in town, but the defendant may not be. Standard Service sends out an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. You are emailed the signed return of service that Rule 107 requires after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Robert Lee
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. See the pricing page for the details and the order form to submit a job. Coke County's constable and sheriff serve for fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131, and private service is a separate path.
Who May Serve Papers in Robert Lee: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older holding a written court order, or a certified process server to serve. A party to the Robert Lee case cannot.
Where Robert Lee Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Coke County Courthouse is at 13 East 7th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945, about 0.2 miles from the middle of town. Small money cases up to $20,000 and evictions are heard by Coke County justice court. County court can take certain claims above $200 and divorce suits are filed in district court. The justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an address falls under.
Eviction Notices in Robert Lee: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Robert Lee sends written notice to vacate before suing, at least three days unless the lease sets another period. It can go by mail, inside the home in a conspicuous place, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do that. Once the landlord files the sworn petition, the citation has to be served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Robert Lee Defendants
A citation travels by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. If that does not work, a judge may approve another method after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept papers for businesses. Robert Lee plaintiffs wait for ten days of filed proof before asking for default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Robert Lee
A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, paid by the party issuing the subpoena, and a records custodian is owed $1. No hospital is listed within range of Robert Lee, so a records subpoena usually goes to the nearest hospital system.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Robert Lee
Robert Lee is ZIP 76945.
Robert Lee 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?
The court may permit another method if you swear to the failed attempts in a Rule 106(b) motion.