Woodsboro is a Refugio County town in Texas of about 1,330 residents with its own police department, and a process server in Woodsboro, TX serves cases filed 5.1 miles away at the courthouse in Refugio. The attempt on a Woodsboro citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can fall within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Woodsboro: Three Flat Tiers
Woodsboro orders start at $69 for Standard Service and an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 brings the attempt forward to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 brings it forward to within 24 hours. The pricing page has the list, and the order form starts a request. Refugio County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Woodsboro: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff or constable, an adult named in a court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party to the case may not.
Where Woodsboro Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Refugio County Courthouse, 808 Commerce Street in Refugio, is about 5.1 miles from Woodsboro in a straight line. Refugio County's justice courts decide eviction suits and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. County court handles claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court handles civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct. See the Refugio County hub.
Eviction Notices in Woodsboro: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Woodsboro landlord must give written notice to vacate of at least three days before filing, unless the lease provides another period. The notice can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The citation is for a sheriff or constable alone to serve, and an alias is allowed if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Woodsboro Defendants
A citation is delivered in person or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. When they fail, the court can authorize another method if a sworn Rule 106(b) motion supports it. Registered agents accept papers for companies. A default judgment is out of reach until proof of service has been filed ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Woodsboro
The Woodsboro Police Department is local. Refugio County Memorial Hospital, 107 Swift Street in Refugio, is about 5.5 miles away. Witnesses are paid $10 per attendance day, and a custodian producing records is paid $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Woodsboro
Woodsboro's ZIP code is 78393. Refugio, Sinton and Taft are neighboring cities.
Woodsboro Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
The route to another method is a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.