Venus sits in two counties, Johnson and Ellis, and the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne is a long 17.7 miles away, so a process server in Venus, Texas first checks which county's court the case belongs in. The town has 4,535 residents and its own police department. Any citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can be served, starting within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
Venus Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
These are the figures on the pricing page; the order form starts a job. Johnson and Ellis counties each have a sheriff and constables, and each commissioners court sets its own fees (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Venus: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Venus Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Johnson County, the courthouse is the Guinn Justice Center, 204 South Buffalo Avenue, Cleburne, TX 76033, about 17.7 miles from Venus. Because part of Venus lies in Ellis County, the disputed address decides which county's court applies. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; county courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000 civil cases. Ask the justice court clerk which precinct fits. See the Johnson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Venus: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Anyone evicting in Venus must start with a written notice to vacate that gives at least three days, unless the lease says otherwise. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant at least 16, placed inside the unit, or emailed under a written agreement. Counting includes weekends and holidays, though a deadline on one rolls to the next business day. What follows is the landlord's sworn petition in justice court, whose citation a sheriff or constable delivers.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Venus Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition reach the spouse by hand or certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries may let the judge approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide covers it. A corporation takes delivery through its registered agent. Default stays unavailable for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Venus
Venus Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Methodist Midlothian Medical Center (1201 E Highway 287, Midlothian, TX 76065, about 7.2 miles), Methodist Mansfield Medical Center (2700 E Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063, about 9.8 miles) and Texas Health Hospital Mansfield (2300 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, TX 76063, about 10.3 miles). The money side is simple: $10 a day for witnesses, $1 for custodians. The subpoena guide adds more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Venus
Venus mail is ZIP 76084. Midlothian, Alvarado and Mansfield are nearby.
Venus Process Server FAQ
Which county applies to a Venus address?
The county where the disputed address lies, confirmed with the court clerk.
Can a plaintiff serve?
No.
How long before default?
Ten days on file.