Willow Grove is a McLennan County community near Woodway and Waco, and a process server in Texas can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to its residents. An attempt can be scheduled within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the server's signed Return of Service is emailed once the papers are handed over. Willow Grove, with 2,082 people, is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place; it has no city government, so McLennan County runs its courts.
What a Process Server Costs in Willow Grove: Three Flat Tiers
On the Standard tier a Willow Grove job is $69 and the attempt follows within 5 business days. The Rush tier is $119 and its attempt comes within 48 hours. On the 24-Hour tier the price is $169 and the attempt comes within 24 hours. When the document is a Texas state-court citation or summons, the bill includes another $100 fee. The pricing page lists the tiers and the order form takes papers. McLennan County's commissioners court sets the sheriff's and constables' fees annually under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Willow Grove: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a written court order, and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the case, or someone interested in it, cannot serve. The McLennan County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in Willow Grove, and its deputies and McLennan County constables serve process too.
Where Willow Grove Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Waco is the county seat. Willow Grove filings go about 9.6 miles to the McLennan County Courthouse at 501 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701-1300. Justice court handles evictions and claims up to $20,000. County court also takes claims over $200 up to $20,000. Divorces go to district court. Which justice precinct hears a case depends on the address in dispute; the McLennan County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Willow Grove: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate is the rule unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, given to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or sent electronically under a written agreement. Only the McLennan County sheriff or a constable may serve the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Willow Grove Defendants
Personal delivery to the respondent is the first step. If it fails, a sworn statement listing the attempts lets the court consider a Rule 106(b) order for delivery to someone over 16 at the home, or by email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Willow Grove
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712, is about 3.0 miles away. Ascension Providence, 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712, is about 6.5 miles, and Goodall Witcher Hospital, 101 Posey Avenue, Clifton, TX 76634, about 23.1 miles. Each witness subpoena includes $10 per day of attendance, paid at service; records custodians get $1. Sheriff's reports come from the McLennan County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Willow Grove
Willow Grove's ZIP is 76712, the same ZIP as the two Waco hospitals listed above, and Woodway, China Spring and Waco are its neighbors.
Willow Grove Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Serve the registered agent, or if none can be found at the registered office, the Secretary of State.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the Willow Grove return is filed with the clerk, excluding the filing day and judgment day.