Spearman is the Hansford County seat, with 3,158 people on 2.1 square miles, and a process server in Spearman, Texas has the courthouse about 0.1 miles from town. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served as Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and the Rule 107 Return of Service comes back signed, by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Spearman: Three Flat Tiers
At $69 the Standard tier suits a case with room to breathe. At $119 the Rush tier puts an attempt within 48 hours. At $169 the 24-Hour tier puts it within 24 hours. Every tier is laid out on the pricing page, and a request can begin at /order. In Hansford County, what the sheriff and constables charge is decided by commissioners court under Local Gov't Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Spearman: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process can be served by officers such as the sheriff or a constable, by adults 18 or older whom a written court order names, and by people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, all under Rule 103. Lawsuit parties and other interested people cannot.
Where Spearman Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hansford County Courthouse, 15 Northwest Court Street, is about 0.1 miles from Spearman, which is also the county seat. Hansford County evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 are heard in justice court. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Precinct is a function of the address in dispute; the county's justice court clerk can confirm. The Hansford County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Spearman: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Notice to vacate comes first, in writing, giving the tenant at least three days unless a lease provides otherwise. It may be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and private servers can do it. The citation for the eviction suit is reserved to sheriffs and constables.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Spearman Defendants
Divorce papers are delivered in person or by return-receipt mail. If the person cannot be found, Rule 106(b) lets the judge approve another method after a sworn motion describing the places tried. For a business defendant, serve the registered agent it is required to keep. The judge has to see ten days of proof on file before a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Spearman
Hansford County Hospital, 707 Roland St, is about 0.6 miles from Spearman. Ochiltree General Hospital, 3101 Garrett Drive, Perryton, is about 25.0 miles away. The Spearman Police Department answers for local policing. Every witness is owed $10 per day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Spearman
Spearman is ZIP 79081. Gruver is the neighbor listed.
Spearman Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a business served?
By delivering to its registered agent.