Stinnett is the Hutchinson County seat in Texas, a city of about 1,650 people, and a process server in Stinnett, TX works just 0.3 miles from the courthouse. The Stinnett Police Department is local too. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be given an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Stinnett: Three Flat Tiers
Paying $69 gets Standard Service in Stinnett, with an attempt within 5 business days. Paying $119 gets Rush Service, with an attempt within 48 hours. Paying $169 gets 24-Hour Service, with an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page has details and the order form starts a job. Hutchinson County constables and sheriffs charge the fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Stinnett: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified servers to serve. The people on either side of the lawsuit may not.
Where Stinnett Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hutchinson County Courthouse is at 500 Main Street in Stinnett, about 0.3 miles away. Justice court handles civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, together with evictions. County court shares claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court handles civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Hutchinson County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Stinnett: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas landlords must put a notice to vacate in writing and give at least three days, unless a lease provides something different. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older satisfies the rules, and a private server can hand it over. A sheriff or constable alone serves the eviction citation, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Stinnett Defendants
A divorce citation reaches the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court for another method. Registered agents receive papers for companies. The wait before a default judgment is ten days from the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Stinnett
Golden Plains Community Hospital, 100 Medical Drive in Borger, is about 11.9 miles from Stinnett. The party summoning a witness owes $10 for each day of attendance, and a custodian of records is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Stinnett
Stinnett's ZIP code is 79083, and its neighboring cities are Borger and Fritch.
Stinnett Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the case cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for substituted service under a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.