Civil Process
The Civil Process section is responsible for the execution of civil processes and mandates of the courts. This task is accomplished through the service of income and property executions, eviction notices and a variety of other civil summonses, processes and complaints received from Nolan County Courts, attorneys, and Nolan County residents.
For information about having your documents served, contact Deputy Sheriff Stephen F. Smith at (325) 235-5471 ext. 3034 or visit the Nolan County Sheriff's Office during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). You can also mail your documents with the service fee included to the Nolan County Sheriff's Office, located at 211 Avenger Field Road, Sweetwater, Texas 79556.
Fees and Fee Schedule
Fees for service must be paid in advance. Use the Fee Schedule below to determine the correct civil fees for service. Fees are set by state statute and county. Any refund due will be noted on your statement mailed with the Sheriff's affidavit of service or non-service. The County Treasurer mails refunds once each month.
Pursuant to Local Government Code 118.131, it is ordered by the Court that the Sheriff and Constables of Nolan County are to charge the following fees for service or attempted service:
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* All out of state service that requires an affidavit of service will have an additional notarization fee of $10.00. Please send this amount with any other applicable fees.
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The fees outlined above are currently not in effect but are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. This means that while you can see the new fees now, you do not have to worry about paying them until that date. In the meantime, please check the current fees listed below. It is important to stay informed about these changes so you can plan accordingly. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Deputy Sheriff Stephen F. Smith at (325) 235-5471 ext. 3034, for more information.
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Notices
$75.00 - Summons
$175.00 - Writ of Attachment - with transport to another jurisdiction - add up to $700.00
$175.00 - Writ of Attachment (Property)
$125.00 - Writ of Garnishment
$125.00 - Writ of Sequestration
$125.00 - Writ of Re-Entry
$175.00 - Order of Sale
$175.00 - Writ of Possession
$85.00 - Subpoena - Civil (issued five days or less before court date)
$75.00 - Subpoena - Civil (issued more than five days before court date)
$75.00 - Citation by Publication
Service Fees
$75.00 - Justice Court Citation
$75.00 - All other Court Citations
Other Service Fees
$45.00 - Citation by Posting
$15.00 - Sheriff's Jury Fee
$75.00 - Show Cause Order
$175.00 - Writ of Execution
$175.00 - Writ not otherwise provided for
$50.00 - Livestock Estray Fee
$15.00 - Bail Bond Fee
* All out of state service will have an additional notarization fee of $10.00
All fees are effective as of January 1, 2024.
Service of Process
Attempted services of papers are based upon the information you provide. Received documents are processed and sent out for service as quickly as workload and staff resources allow. All documents received are treated with due diligence. There are NO provisions for 'expedited service'.
Writs | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
Writ of Attachment | $250.00 |
Writ of Attachment with transport to another jurisdiction | $700.00 |
Writ of Possession- plus $45.00, per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours | $250.00 |
Writ of Re-Entry | $250.00 |
Writ of Execution | $250.00 |
Writ of Execution - Additional charges for seizure of Real/Personal property | $500.00 |
Writ of Assistance for Repo of Aircraft | $500.00 |
Writ of Possession with Eviction (Motor/Mobile/Manufactured Home)- plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours | $500.00 |
Writ of Possession without Eviction (Motor/Mobile/manufactured Home)- Plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours | $500.00 |
Writ of Possession for Heavy Equipment-Plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, aftter 2 hours | $500.00 |
Writ of Restoration | $150.00 |
Writ of Sequestration-Plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours | $250.00 |
Writ of Garnishment | $150.00 |
All other Writs Not Specified -Plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours, if applicable | $250.00 |
Other Service Fees | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
Bail Bond Fee | $15.00 |
Citation by Posting | $45.00 |
Sheriff's Jury Fee | $15.00 |
Show Cause Orders | $90.00 |
Livestock Estray Fees | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
Estray Fee-Plus any additional costs of round-up if needed | $50.00 |
Daily Boarding & Feeding Charged by Organization Boarding the Estray |
County, District & Justice Courts | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
All service documents not specified | $90.00 |
Citation | $90.00 |
Eviction Citation | $90.00 |
Summons | $90.00 |
Citation by Publication - a separate check will be made to the publication for their services. | $90.00 |
Notices | $90.00 |
Notices by Publication- a separarte check will be made to the publication for their services | $90.00 |
Service by Certified Mail | $90.00 |
Precept to Serve | $90.00 |
Subpoena (issued six days or more from court date) | $90.00 |
Subpoena (issued five days or less from court date) | $100.00 |
Subpoena Instanter | $125.00 |
Subpoena Duces Tecum | $90.00 |
Order of Sale | $200.00 |
Order of Retrieval- Plus $45.00 per hour, per Deputy/Officer, after 2 hours | $175.00 |