Van Horn is the seat of Culberson County, Texas, a town of roughly 1,930 residents, and a process server in Van Horn, TX will find the courthouse a few steps from most places in town. Documents such as citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are given an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, to match the customer's tier. The signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed once the papers are in someone's hands.
What a Process Server Costs in Van Horn: Three Flat Tiers
Van Horn customers pick one of three speeds. The slowest, Standard Service, is $69 and its attempt comes within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 with the attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 with the attempt within 24 hours. See pricing and the order form. Culberson County's constable and sheriff fees are a separate schedule from the commissioners court, authorized by Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Van Horn: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Who qualifies is spelled out in Rule 103. Officers such as sheriffs and constables qualify, as do adults a court has authorized in writing and people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A plaintiff or defendant never qualifies.
Where Van Horn Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
A filing at the Culberson County Courthouse, 300 La Caverna Street, means a trip of roughly 0.3 miles from town. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest as well as evictions. The county court covers claims from $200 up to $20,000 and a statutory county court can hear civil cases over $500 and up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can confirm which precinct an address falls in.
Eviction Notices in Van Horn: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord's written notice to vacate has to allow at least three days, unless a lease provides a shorter or longer period. Acceptable delivery includes first-class or certified mail, leaving the notice inside the unit in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server can do that last one. When the case is filed, the citation can be served only by a sheriff or constable, and the landlord may seek an alias after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Van Horn Defendants
The citation is handed over or mailed by registered or certified mail in divorce suits and other cases. A defendant who cannot be pinned down may be served another way if the court grants a Rule 106(b) motion, which must be sworn and detail the attempts at each address. Companies should be served through their registered agent. Rule 107 keeps the default judgment on hold until ten days after the proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Van Horn
The data lists no police department for Van Horn. Culberson Hospital, at Eisenhower Road and FM 2185, is about 12.9 miles away. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a custodian of records is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Van Horn
Van Horn is covered by ZIP code 79855, and the data lists no neighboring cities.
Van Horn Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party to the case is barred from serving process in it.
What if the person avoids service?
The way forward is a sworn Rule 106(b) motion asking the court to authorize another method.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
The proof of service must sit on file with the clerk for ten days first.