Runaway Bay, a Wise County city of about 1,540 people, keeps a police department but sends its court filings to Decatur, 17.1 miles away, and a process server in Runaway Bay, TX bridges that gap for Texas litigants. A citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can get its attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Runaway Bay: Three Flat Tiers
Pay as little as $69 and a Runaway Bay job gets Standard Service, meaning an attempt within 5 business days. Add speed and the price climbs: Rush Service at $119 brings the attempt within 48 hours, while 24-Hour Service at $169 brings it within 24 hours. See pricing or open the order form. The county commissioners court fixes constable and sheriff fees in Wise County under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Runaway Bay: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three kinds of people can lawfully deliver a Runaway Bay citation under Rule 103. They are sheriffs and constables, adults whose names appear in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A litigant is never among them.
Where Runaway Bay Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Wise County Courthouse stands at 101 North Trinity Street in Decatur, which is about 17.1 miles from Runaway Bay by straight line. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest are the justice court's business. A county court can also hear claims between $200 and $20,000 and a statutory county court can hear civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can tell you which precinct covers an address. The Wise County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Runaway Bay: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Anyone renting out a Runaway Bay home must give written notice to vacate before suing, and the notice must allow at least three days unless the lease says another number. The paper can go by mail, sit inside the unit where the tenant will see it, or be put in the hands of a tenant who is 16 or older, which a private server may do. The citation that comes with the lawsuit is served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias is possible if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Runaway Bay Defendants
A divorce citation travels first by hand or registered or certified mail. Should both fail, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can ask the judge to approve another effective route, such as email. Companies are served at their registered agents. A judge will not grant a default judgment until ten days after proof of service has been filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Runaway Bay
Faith Community Hospital, 215 Chisholm Trail in Jacksboro, is about 18.4 miles from Runaway Bay. When a subpoena is served, the witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Runaway Bay
Mail in Runaway Bay uses ZIP code 76426, and Bridgeport, Alvord and Jacksboro are the nearby cities.
Runaway Bay Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and defendant cannot serve process.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order, supported by a sworn account of where the person might be found and what was tried.
How is a company served?
The papers go to the company's registered agent.