Teague is a city of 3,389 in Freestone County, about 9.7 miles from the courthouse in Fairfield, and a process server in Teague, Texas can handle citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for it. Three timings are offered: Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours). The papers come back with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service in your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Teague: Three Flat Tiers
Teague pricing is simple. Take $69 Standard if the case has a week. Take $119 Rush if it needs an attempt within 48 hours. Take $169 24-Hour if it needs one within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same menu. Order online whenever ready. Freestone County's sheriff and constables bill under rates the commissioners court sets (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Teague: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 puts service in the hands of sheriffs and constables, of adults 18 and older named in a court order in writing, and of process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. If you are a party to the suit or otherwise interested, you cannot.
Where Teague Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Fairfield is the county seat, and the Freestone County Courthouse, 118 East Commerce Street, is about 9.7 miles from Teague. Justice court is the place for evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. Claims above $200 can also be heard by county courts, and statutory county courts extend to $325,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct; the county's justice court clerk can answer. See the Freestone County hub.
Eviction Notices in Teague: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before any suit, a Teague landlord gives a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease says something else. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant of 16 or older meets the delivery rule, and a private server may hand-deliver. Freestone County's sheriff or a constable serves the eviction citation after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Teague Defendants
A citation with the petition is delivered in person or mailed with return receipt. A defendant who cannot be found may be served in another way only if a judge allows it, after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Registered agents accept service for businesses. The clerk has to hold proof of service for ten days before a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Teague
Freestone Medical Center, 125 Newman St, Fairfield, is about 9.3 miles away. Parkview Regional Hospital, 600 South Bonham Street, Mexia, is about 12.1 miles, and Limestone Medical Center, 701 Mcclintic Drive, Groesbeck, about 16.2 miles. Teague also has its own Police Department. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 per day; custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Teague
Teague's ZIP is 75860. Fairfield, Mexia and Groesbeck are neighbors.
Teague Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a business served?
Through its registered agent.