A process server in Winnie, Texas can deliver citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate across this part of Chambers County, with an attempt within 5 business days (Standard), 48 hours (Rush) or 24 hours (24-Hour), and a signed Return of Service emailed after delivery. Winnie is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 3,162 people with no city government, so Chambers County handles its courts and policing.
What a Process Server Costs in Winnie: Three Flat Tiers
For a Winnie address, Standard Service at $69 brings an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $119 shortens that to 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 puts someone at the door within 24 hours.
A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee, so a citation at the Standard tier comes to $169. See the pricing page or place an order. The county's sheriff and constables charge fees the commissioners court sets yearly (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Winnie: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A plaintiff, defendant or anyone with a stake in the outcome cannot act as server. The Chambers County Sheriff's Office polices Winnie, and its deputies and the county constables also serve process.
Where Winnie Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Every Winnie case goes to Chambers County. The Chambers County Courthouse is at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 18.5 miles away in the county seat. Justice court hears claims up to $20,000 and evictions; county court shares claims over $200 up to $20,000; divorce belongs in district court. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Winnie: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before filing, a landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or emailed if agreed in writing. Only the sheriff or a constable may serve the eviction citation that follows (Rule 510.8(d)).
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Winnie Defendants
The spouse is usually handed the citation in person. If that keeps failing, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win an order for leaving papers with someone over 16 at the home, or for email or social media; see our Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Winnie
Riceland Medical Center, 538 Broadway, Winnie, TX 77665, is about 0.4 miles off; Bayside Community Hospital, 200 Hospital Drive, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 18.9 miles; Baptist Beaumont Hospital, 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, about 23.4 miles. A witness subpoena carries the $10 daily fee, and a records custodian receives $1. Report requests go to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Winnie
Winnie addresses use ZIP 77665, and Stowell, Fannett and China are the communities closest to it.
Winnie Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the case cannot serve it.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file ten days, excluding the filing day and judgment day.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or a corporation's president or a vice president.