Somerset is a Bexar County city in Texas of about 1,750 residents, and a process server in Somerset, TX takes citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate out on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Once the papers are delivered, the signed Return of Service comes to you by email. The city runs its own police department, while the Bexar County Courthouse is in San Antonio, 16.7 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Somerset: Three Flat Tiers
Somerset's cheapest option is Standard Service at $69 and it gets an attempt within 5 business days. Customers who cannot wait can take Rush Service at $119 for an attempt within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service at $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. Prices are posted on the pricing page and requests go through the order form. Bexar County's constables and sheriff follow fees from the commissioners court, per Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Somerset: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Somerset resident with a dispute cannot personally hand over the paperwork. Rule 103 says sheriffs and constables can, as can any adult named in a written court order, and so can a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Somerset Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street in San Antonio, is about 16.7 miles from Somerset in a straight line. Small civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions, go to justice court. County court covers claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. Which justice precinct holds an address can be confirmed by the county's justice court clerk. The Bexar County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Somerset: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Most Somerset leases never mention it, but state law sets the baseline: a written notice to vacate of at least three days unless the lease says another number. A landlord can mail it, leave it inside the unit where it is conspicuous, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Once the case is filed, the citation goes to a sheriff or constable only, and an alias can be requested if 5 business days go by.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Somerset Defendants
Citations are meant to be delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a defendant stays out of reach, the court can authorize another method under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion describing past attempts. A company can be served through its registered agent. A default judgment cannot be granted until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Somerset
Texas Center for Infectious Disease, 2303 SE Military Dr, is about 14.8 miles away; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center, 11212 State Hwy 151 in San Antonio, about 16.1 miles; and Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 3011 W Loop 1604 N, also about 16.1 miles. 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 Somerset
Somerset uses ZIP codes 78069 and 78073. Von Ormy, Lytle and LaCoste are neighboring cities.
Somerset Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because anyone who is a party to the case is barred from serving.
What if the person avoids service?
The remedy is a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) for a different method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only after the court grants a Rule 106(b) order.