Sabinal is an Uvalde County city in Texas of about 1,370 people with its own police department, and a process server in Sabinal, TX covers cases filed at the courthouse in Uvalde, 20.6 miles away. Sabinal papers of any kind, including citations and subpoenas, can get an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, with a signed Return of Service emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Sabinal: Three Flat Tiers
Sabinal customers can choose Standard Service at $69 and an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 and one within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 and one within 24 hours. The pricing page has the table, and the order form is where a job starts. Uvalde County's commissioners court fixes constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Sabinal: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve in Sabinal. A party may not.
Where Sabinal Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Uvalde County Courthouse is at 100 North Getty Street in Uvalde, about 20.6 miles from Sabinal in a straight line. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest are justice court matters. The county court takes in claims between $200 and $20,000 and the statutory county court can reach civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. See the Uvalde County hub.
Eviction Notices in Sabinal: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days must reach a Sabinal tenant before the landlord files, unless the lease provides another period. Delivery can be by mail, by leaving it where it is conspicuous inside the premises, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can make the hand delivery. The suit's citation can be served only by a sheriff or constable, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sabinal Defendants
A divorce citation should reach the defendant in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Should that fail, the court can be asked to authorize something else by a motion sworn under Rule 106(b). Registered agents accept papers for businesses. The court will not enter a default judgment until ten days after the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sabinal
The Sabinal Police Department is local. Uvalde Memorial Hospital, 1025 Garner Field Road in Uvalde, is about 19.2 miles away, and Medina Regional Hospital, 3100 Avenue E in Hondo, is about 20.3 miles away. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, and the custodian of records is paid $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Sabinal
Sabinal's ZIP code is 78881. Hondo and Uvalde are neighboring cities.
Sabinal Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.