Sweeny is a city of 3,623 in Brazoria County, roughly 18.2 miles from the courthouse in Angleton, and a process server in Sweeny, Texas takes on that trip for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are on offer, and once the papers are handed over a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Sweeny: Three Flat Tiers
Think of the tiers as three deadlines. A week gets you Standard Service for $69. Two days calls for Rush Service at $119. A single day calls for 24-Hour Service at $169. Both pricing and ordering pages show the same thing. Fees charged by Brazoria County's sheriff and constables are voted by the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Sweeny: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three kinds of people may serve under Rule 103: officers like the sheriff and constables, any adult 18 or older whom a judge has named in writing, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Anyone who stands to win or lose in the suit is not allowed to.
Where Sweeny Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Brazoria County Courthouse, 111 East Locust Street in Angleton, is about 18.2 miles from Sweeny, which is a long way for walk-in filings. Justice courts handle evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. Claims above $200 can also be filed in county court, and a statutory county court takes cases up to $325,000. Because the justice precinct depends on the address in dispute, the justice court clerk can say which one applies. See the Brazoria County hub.
Eviction Notices in Sweeny: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before filing an eviction suit, a Sweeny landlord must give written notice to vacate, with at least three days unless the lease sets something else. Hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older is something a private server can do, and mail or a conspicuous spot inside the home also counts. The eviction citation, once the case is filed, goes through a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sweeny Defendants
In a divorce, the citation and petition ought to be put in the defendant's hands or mailed with return receipt requested. When a defendant cannot be reached, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion explaining where the person might be and what was tried lets a judge approve some other method. Companies are reached through registered agents. The default judgment clock needs ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sweeny
Sweeny Community Hospital, 305 North Mckinney, is about 0.5 miles from town. CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport, 100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, is about 15.0 miles away, and Matagorda Regional Medical Center, 104 7th Street, Bay City, about 20.6 miles. Sweeny's own police agency is the Sweeny Police Department. A witness is owed $10 for each day, and a custodian of records $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Sweeny
The ZIP code is 77480. West Columbia, Brazoria and Jones Creek are neighbors.
Sweeny Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No, because you are a party.
How is a corporation served?
Through its registered agent, or an officer such as the president.