Woodcreek covers 1.1 square miles of Hays County, Texas, and a process server in Woodcreek, TX serves a community of about 1,780 people that does not have a police department of its own. Whether the paper is a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate, an attempt can happen within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Woodcreek: Three Flat Tiers
Those in no hurry can pick Standard Service at $69 and wait up to 5 business days for the attempt. Those who need it sooner can pay $119 for Rush Service, which promises an attempt within 48 hours, or $169 for 24-Hour Service, which promises one within 24 hours. Prices are on the pricing page, and orders start at the order form. Hays County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Woodcreek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three kinds of people may serve under Rule 103: peace officers such as sheriffs and constables, adults a court has authorized in writing, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. No one with a stake in the case may do it, which means both sides of the lawsuit are out.
Where Woodcreek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hays County operates from the Hays County Government Center, 712 South Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, about 14.6 miles from Woodcreek in a straight line. A justice court rules on civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and on evictions. A county court can take claims between $200 and $20,000 and a statutory county court can take civil cases from $500 up to $325,000. The county's justice court clerk can tell you which precinct covers a particular address.
Eviction Notices in Woodcreek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The landlord must give the tenant a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease specifies another period. The notice may be mailed, left somewhere visible inside the rental, or handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, and a private server is allowed to do the handing. Serving the suit's citation is limited to a sheriff or constable, and an alias becomes possible once 5 business days have gone by.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Woodcreek Defendants
For a divorce or any other suit, the citation should reach the defendant in person or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If a defendant dodges both, a sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can ask the court to approve another method it considers reasonably effective. Businesses answer through their registered agents. A default judgment cannot be entered until ten days after the proof of service has been filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Woodcreek
The data lists no police department for Woodcreek. Ascension Seton Hays, 6001 Kyle Pkwy in Kyle, is about 15.3 miles away; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, 1301 Wonder World Drive, about 15.5 miles; and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda, 5330 Overpass Road Suite 110, about 16.7 miles. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Woodcreek
Woodcreek has ZIP code 78676. Wimberley, Dripping Springs and Kyle are the neighboring cities.
Woodcreek Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because anyone who is a party to the suit is excluded from serving.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order after swearing to where the person might be found and what was tried.
How is a company served?
Papers go to the company's registered agent.