Tatum lies in both Rusk and Panola counties in Texas, with about 1,340 residents and a police department of its own, and a process server in Tatum, TX serves Rusk County cases filed 19.9 miles away at the courthouse in Henderson. An attempt on a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can come within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Tatum: Three Flat Tiers
Tatum's tiers are Standard Service at $69 with an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service at $119 with one within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service at $169 with one within 24 hours. Both the pricing page and the order form are open to Tatum customers. Rusk County and Panola County each set constable and sheriff fees through their own commissioners courts under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Tatum: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs and constables, court-authorized adults, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. A party to the case may not.
Where Tatum Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
With Tatum split between two counties, the county matters. For Rusk County, the courthouse is at 115 North Main Street in Henderson, about 19.9 miles from Tatum in a straight line. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest go to justice court, claims from $200 to $20,000 can go to county court, and civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 can go to statutory county court. To find the precinct covering an address, the justice court clerk is the person to ask. The Rusk County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Tatum: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Tatum landlord has to give written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise, before filing. It may be mailed, left inside the premises where it stands out, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The citation for the suit is served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Tatum Defendants
Citations go to defendants by hand or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve another method. Registered agents take service for businesses. No default judgment may issue until ten days after the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Tatum
The Tatum Police Department is local. UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital, 409 Cottage Rd in Carthage, is about 14.4 miles away; CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave in Longview, about 17.8 miles; and Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth St, about 19.3 miles. Witnesses collect $10 for each day of attendance, and records custodians collect $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Tatum
Tatum's ZIP code is 75691. Hallsville, Carthage and Marshall are neighboring cities.
Tatum Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the suit may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
Another method requires a motion sworn under Rule 106(b).
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.