Slaton is a Lubbock County city of 5,857 with its own police department, and the Lubbock County Courthouse is about 14.8 miles away, so a process server in Slaton, Texas often handles papers headed for a courthouse in the county's big city. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can all be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier. Afterward you get an emailed, signed Rule 107 Return of Service.
Slaton Pricing: What a Process Server Costs in Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69 and aims its attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service costs $119 and aims it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $169 and aims it within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same prices, and the order form is where an order is placed.
Lubbock County's sheriff and constables serve papers under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Slaton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names officers, court-authorized adults of 18 or older, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission as the people who may serve. It leaves out parties and interested persons. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Slaton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Lubbock is the county seat, and the Lubbock County Courthouse is at 904 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX 79408, about 14.8 miles from Slaton. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court can hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Lubbock County hub.
Eviction Notices in Slaton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Slaton begins with a written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days, though a Slaton lease may set a different period. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the unit, or emailed under a written agreement. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are counted. A due date on one rolls ahead. Then a sworn petition goes to justice court and a sheriff or constable delivers the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Slaton Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. Serve the spouse by putting the citation and petition in hand or by certified mail with a return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can lead a judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide gives the outline. When the defendant is a company, the papers go to its registered agent. Default is off the table in a Slaton case until ten days have passed since the return was filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Slaton
Slaton Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Grace Surgical Hospital (2412 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79412, about 14.4 miles), Covenant Medical Center (3615 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410, about 16.6 miles) and Covenant Childrens Hospital (4015 22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79410, about 16.9 miles). A witness is owed $10 for each day and a custodian $1. The subpoena guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Slaton
Slaton uses ZIP 79364. Neighbors listed: Ransom Canyon, Idalou and Lubbock.
Slaton Process Server FAQ
Does Texas let a plaintiff hand over papers personally?
No, a plaintiff is a party and Rule 103 excludes parties.
What does a judge need to approve email service?
A sworn motion naming likely places and earlier tries.
How soon can a default be taken?
After proof has been on file ten days.