Waskom, a Harrison County city of about 1,900 people close to the Louisiana line, needs process servers like any Texas town, and a process server in Waskom, TX can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Customers receive a signed Return of Service by email after delivery. The Harrison County courthouse is in Marshall.
What a Process Server Costs in Waskom: Three Flat Tiers
Waskom customers choose from three tiers. Standard Service costs $69 and starts within 5 business days, Rush Service costs $119 and starts within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service costs $169 and starts within 24 hours. The pricing page shows them and the order form takes orders. If you would rather use a constable or sheriff, the county's commissioners court sets those fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Waskom: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, only certain people can serve. They are sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older who have a written court order, and individuals certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. No party or interested person qualifies.
Where Waskom Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases from Waskom go to the Harrison County Courthouse, 200 West Houston Street in Marshall, about 18.3 miles away in a straight line. In justice court, civil claims can run to $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions are filed there. County court takes claims of $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The precinct comes from the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. More is on the Harrison County hub.
Eviction Notices in Waskom: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before an eviction suit, a landlord gives a written notice to vacate, normally at least three days unless the lease says differently. Mailing it, leaving it conspicuously inside the rental or handing it to a tenant 16 or older is enough, and the hand delivery is something a private server can do. Only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation afterward, and an alias is possible if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Waskom Defendants
Citations typically reach defendants through personal delivery or certified or registered mail. If both fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing where the defendant might be found lets the court order another method. A corporation can be served through its registered agent or its president or a vice president. The wait before a default judgment is ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Waskom
Waskom has its own police department. No hospital turned up within range, so records subpoenas usually go to the nearest hospital system. Witnesses are owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Waskom
Waskom's ZIP code is 75692, and its neighboring city is Marshall.
Waskom Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the plaintiff and defendant are both barred.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for substituted service under Rule 106(b) with a sworn account of the attempts.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service has been filed with the clerk.