Sunray, Texas sits in Moore County about 13.8 miles from the courthouse in Dumas, and a process server in Sunray, TX covers a city of roughly 1,710 people with its own police department. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be taken on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer gets a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Sunray: Three Flat Tiers
Sunray's rates are flat. The $69 tier, Standard Service, covers an attempt within 5 business days. The $119 tier, Rush Service, covers one within 48 hours. The $169 tier, 24-Hour Service, covers one within 24 hours. Pick on the pricing page and book through the order form. If you would rather use a constable or sheriff, Moore County's commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Sunray: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets only certain people serve, according to Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties cannot.
Where Sunray Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Moore County Courthouse, 715 South Dumas Avenue in Dumas, is about 13.8 miles from Sunray in a straight line. A justice court rules on civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and on evictions. A county court covers $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Moore County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Sunray: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Sunray landlords who want possession give written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets a different time. The notice may be mailed, put inside the premises where it is conspicuous, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can hand it over. The eviction citation goes through a sheriff or constable only, with an alias available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sunray Defendants
Citations in divorce and other cases are delivered personally or by registered or certified mail. If those fail, the court can approve another method after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Companies are served through registered agents. A default judgment waits ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sunray
Memorial Hospital, 224 E Second Street in Dumas, is about 13.4 miles from Sunray. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Sunray
Sunray's ZIP code is 79086, and its neighboring cities are Cactus and Dumas.
Sunray Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the case cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.