Stamford straddles two counties, Haskell and Jones, and a process server in Stamford, Texas serves a city of 2,897 on 6.0 square miles whose listed courthouse is in Haskell, about 11.0 miles away. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be ordered at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours). A signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed once papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Stamford: Three Flat Tiers
Because a Stamford case may belong to Haskell County or Jones County, one reassuring fact is that the tiers do not change, whichever county applies. Standard costs $69 and Rush costs $119 and 24-Hour costs $169. The only thing that moves is how soon the attempt happens, with five business days, 48 hours or 24 hours on offer. Check the pricing page, then order. Each county's commissioners court sets what its constables and sheriff charge (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Stamford: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A constable or sheriff may serve under Rule 103, as may an adult 18 or older named in a written court order and a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Plaintiffs, defendants and others with a stake in the outcome are excluded from serving.
Where Stamford Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The courthouse on file is the Haskell County Courthouse, 1 Avenue D in Haskell, about 11.0 miles from Stamford; Haskell is the county seat. Stamford also lies partly in Jones County, so the right county depends on where the address in dispute sits, and the justice court clerk can confirm both county and precinct. 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. See the Haskell County hub.
Eviction Notices in Stamford: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Stamford landlord opens with a written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days unless a lease sets a different period. Mailing it, leaving it inside the unit in a conspicuous place, or handing it to a tenant 16 or older all satisfy the delivery rule, and a private server can hand-deliver. If the landlord sues, the eviction citation falls to the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Stamford Defendants
A citation and petition are meant to land in the defendant's hands, or arrive by return-receipt mail. When a defendant slips away, a judge may approve another method after a plaintiff's sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing where the person might be found and what was tried. Businesses answer through their registered agents. The court will not grant a default until the proof of service is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Stamford
Haskell Memorial Hospital, 1 North Avenue N PO Box 1117, Haskell, is the one hospital on file, about 11.4 miles from Stamford. A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Stamford
Stamford uses ZIP codes 79521 and 79553. Haskell is the neighbor listed.
Stamford Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, parties to the suit may not.
Which county's court do I use?
That depends on where the address in dispute lies; the justice court clerk can confirm.