A process server for Beaver Township, Pike County, is booked online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers, and the township sits 7.7 miles from the county courthouse. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour speeds are offered, and each successful delivery is followed by an emailed signed proof of service.
What a Process Server Costs in Beaver Township
Slowest, and lowest in price, is Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. In the middle is Rush Service, $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours. Fastest is 24-Hour Service, $265, whose first attempt within 24 hours is not a sure thing and relies on submission time and server availability in the area. After any incomplete delivery, further attempts cost $25 each. Rates are posted on the rates page, and the order form begins a job.
Pike County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A summons begins in the mail, certified, from the clerk. Hand delivery requires the plaintiff's written request, and the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server does it.
Who May Serve Papers in Pike County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 spells out the requirements for a court-designated server, including having no felony, offense of violence or dishonesty conviction in the last ten years and not being on probation or parole. The court grants designation by order after an oath, for up to a year. The sheriff and the bailiff remain the default hand-delivery channels.
Beaver Township Courts and the Pike County Courthouse
Waverly's Pike County Courthouse, 100 East 2nd Street, Waverly, OH 45690, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 7.7 miles from Beaver Township. A municipal or county court handles small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil matters, and the clerk where a case is filed can tell you which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Beaver Township
Eviction starts with a written notice to leave, given at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04). The landlord can use certified mail, hand delivery or the home, and the eviction guide discusses the content the notice needs. Then, once filed, the summons has to be in the defendant's hands seven days or more before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Beaver Township
For records, the nearest is Adena Pike Medical Center (100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186), 8.3 miles away. Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 12.5 miles away, and Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, is 22.2 miles away. A subpoena is served by the persons Civ.R. 45(B) lists, and witnesses outside Ohio fall under UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Beaver Township
Beaver Township's ZIP codes are 45613 and 45690. Jackson, Marion, Union and Seal townships are in Pike County, and Liberty Township, 7.1 miles away, and Scioto Township, 8.8 miles away, are in Jackson County. The Pike County page has more.
Beaver Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 lets the plaintiff seek publication after showing diligent efforts in an affidavit.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, according to Civ.R. 4(E).
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
The sheriff, a bailiff, or a person designated by court order, as Civ.R. 4.1 explains.