Three Rivers is a Live Oak County city in Texas of about 1,475 residents with its own police department, and a process server in Three Rivers, TX handles filings made 9.9 miles away at the courthouse in George West. An attempt on a Three Rivers citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can happen within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, with a signed Return of Service emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Three Rivers: Three Flat Tiers
Three Rivers customers choose a pace. Standard Service at $69 is the slow and steady one, with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 speeds the attempt to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 speeds it to within 24 hours. The pricing page has the details and the order form is how a job starts. In Live Oak County the commissioners court, under Local Government Code 118.131, sets what constables and the sheriff may charge.
Who May Serve Papers in Three Rivers: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives a short answer to who may serve a Three Rivers defendant: a sheriff or constable, an adult appointed by written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and other interested persons cannot.
Where Three Rivers Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Live Oak County Courthouse is at 301 Houston Street in George West, about 9.9 miles from Three Rivers in a straight line. A justice court decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. A county court can also hear claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court can hear civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct covers an address. The Live Oak County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Three Rivers: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Three Rivers must give a written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease sets another period. It may go by mail, sit inside the rental where it is hard to miss, or be handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. When the case is filed, a sheriff or constable alone may serve the citation, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Three Rivers Defendants
Divorce papers are meant to be handed to the other spouse or mailed by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If a spouse cannot be found, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can ask the court for a different method. A company is reached at the registered agent it must maintain. A judge will not grant a default judgment until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Three Rivers
Three Rivers has a police department, but the data shows no hospital in range, so a records subpoena would go to the nearest hospital system. The party who calls a witness owes $10 for each day of attendance when the subpoena is served, and a records custodian is owed $1 for producing documents.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Three Rivers
The ZIP code for Three Rivers is 78071, and its one listed neighbor is George West.
Three Rivers Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the rules exclude the plaintiff and defendant from serving.
What if the person avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) order, requested on a sworn motion, can authorize another method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a Rule 106(b) court order says it may be.