Somerville is a Burleson County city in Texas of about 1,315 residents with a police department, and a process server in Somerville, TX covers cases filed 16.1 miles away at the courthouse in Caldwell. Whatever the paper, a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate, the attempt can be set within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed back.
What a Process Server Costs in Somerville: Three Flat Tiers
The Somerville tiers are Standard Service at $69 with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 with one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 with one within 24 hours. Somerville customers can read the pricing page and then use the order form. Burleson County's commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, sets what constables and the sheriff charge.
Who May Serve Papers in Somerville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Somerville citation can be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult a court has named in writing, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, as Rule 103 provides. A party to the case cannot.
Where Somerville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Burleson County Courthouse, 100 West Buck Street in Caldwell, is about 16.1 miles from Somerville in a straight line. In Burleson County the justice court takes eviction suits and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. A county court shares claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can take civil cases from $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct includes an address. See the Burleson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Somerville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Somerville landlords give the tenant a written notice to vacate before suing, and it must allow at least three days unless the lease picks another period. It can be mailed, left inside the home in plain sight, or handed to a tenant at least 16 years old, and a private server is free to do the handing. A sheriff or constable then serves the eviction citation, and an alias is available if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Somerville Defendants
Divorce citations are supposed to be handed over or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a spouse cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another method. For a company, service goes to the registered agent. Judgment by default has to wait until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Somerville
The Somerville Police Department is local. Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham, 700 Medical Parkway in Brenham, is about 15.9 miles away; Burleson St Joseph Health Center, 1101 Woodson Drive in Caldwell, about 16.4 miles; and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Station, 700 Scott & White Drive, about 21.4 miles. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Somerville
Somerville uses ZIP code 77879, and Brenham and Caldwell are neighboring cities.
Somerville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and defendant are not allowed to serve.
What if the person avoids service?
A motion sworn under Rule 106(b) can ask the court to try another method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only if the court has granted a Rule 106(b) order allowing it.