Salado is a village of 2,397 on 3.1 square miles in Bell County, and a process server in Salado, Texas works about 6.7 miles from the Bell County Justice Center in Belton. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and the signed Return of Service under Rule 107 arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Salado: Three Flat Tiers
How quickly must someone attempt service? Within five business days is the Standard tier at $69. Within 48 hours is the Rush tier at $119. Within 24 hours is the 24-Hour tier at $169. The pricing page lays them out, and /order takes a request. The commissioners court in Bell County sets the charges of the sheriff and constables (Local Gov't Code 118.131), which is distinct from this flat pricing.
Who May Serve Papers in Salado: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Salado Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Belton is the county seat, and the Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Road, is about 6.7 miles from Salado. Justice courts take evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm. See the Bell County hub.
Eviction Notices in Salado: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Salado landlord starts with a written notice to vacate, at least three days unless a lease provides otherwise. The landlord can mail the notice, leave it inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or hand it to a tenant of 16 or more, and a private server is allowed to hand-deliver. The citation for the filed case is for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Salado Defendants
In Salado the defendant is normally handed the citation and petition or mailed them with a return receipt. If a Salado defendant cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely locations and attempts can ask the judge to approve another method. Companies are served through registered agents. Bell County courts hold a default until the return is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Salado
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, is about 9.9 miles from Salado. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, 2401 S 31st St, Temple, is about 13.2 miles, and AdventHealth Central Texas, 2201 S Clear Creek Road, Killeen, about 19.8 miles. The Salado Police Department covers the village. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 each day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Salado
Salado is ZIP 76571. Belton, Holland and Nolanville are neighbors.
Salado Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.