Woodville is the seat of Tyler County (the county, not the city in Smith County), a town of 2,405 on 3.1 square miles, and a process server in Woodville, Texas has the courthouse about 0.4 miles from the center. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate go out at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Woodville: Three Flat Tiers
If time is plentiful, Standard at $69 is the economical choice. If time is short, Rush at $119 commits to an attempt within 48 hours. If time is almost gone, 24-Hour at $169 commits to one within 24 hours. The pricing page shows this and /order is where a job starts. In Tyler County, sheriff and constable fees come from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131), a separate arrangement.
Who May Serve Papers in Woodville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names the sheriff or a constable, an adult 18 or older appointed in a written court order, and a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission as the people who may serve. A plaintiff, defendant or other interested party is not among them.
Where Woodville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Tyler County Courthouse, 100 West Bluff, is about 0.4 miles from Woodville, the county seat. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 belong in justice court, claims above $200 can reach county court, and statutory county courts go up to $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm. See the Tyler County hub.
Eviction Notices in Woodville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Woodville landlords begin with a written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless a lease says another period. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older meets the delivery rule, and private servers can do the hand delivery. In the filed case, the sheriff or a constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Woodville Defendants
Divorce papers ought to reach the defendant in hand or by return-receipt mail. For a defendant who cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming possible locations and past attempts may persuade a judge to approve another method. Companies take service through registered agents. A default has to wait ten days from the return's filing.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Woodville
Tyler County Hospital, 1100 West Bluff, is about 0.3 miles from Woodville. CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, 1717 Hwy 59 Bypass, Livingston, is about 23.8 miles away. The Woodville Police Department covers the town. A witness is owed $10 per day at service; a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Woodville
Woodville is ZIP 75979. Ivanhoe is the neighbor listed.
Woodville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.