Belpre Township in Washington County is a township, and the city of Belpre next door is a separate place with its own page, so a process server there is working the unincorporated area. Court papers such as summonses, subpoenas and eviction notices can be ordered online with Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Belpre Township
Tier by tier, per the rates page: Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service, $265, with a first attempt within 24 hours. The last one is a goal rather than a promise, since it depends on when the order is submitted and whether a server can be sent to this part of Washington County. Another try after an unsuccessful delivery is $25 per attempt.
Washington County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the usual first step. When the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server takes over. See the Washington County page.
Who May Serve Papers in Washington County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio's service rule, Civ.R. 4.1, orders the methods: first clerk mail, then personal service, then residence service. A court-designated server must swear to the 4.1(D) requirements, which include being a U.S. citizen or legal resident and not being a respondent under a civil protection order, and the order lasts up to a year. Process may be served anywhere in Ohio.
Belpre Township Courts and the Washington County Courthouse
The Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, is the Common Pleas courthouse and is 14.4 miles from the township in a straight line. Smaller civil, small claims and eviction matters go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk where you file confirms which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Belpre Township
A landlord must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing, following the content rules in the eviction guide. Then the filed summons has to be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Belpre Township
Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-1400, is 14.7 miles away; Selby General Hospital is 15.9 miles away; and Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-5551, is 24.4 miles away. Subpoenas are served by the people Civ.R. 45(B) lists, with the fees allowed by law tendered on demand. For witnesses in other states, R.C. 2319.09 sends the request through the clerk in the Ohio county where discovery is wanted. No township police department is listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Belpre Township
The township uses ZIPs 45714 and 45742. Dunham Township, Belpre, Decatur Township and Troy Township (in Athens County) are nearby.
Belpre Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Six months from filing under Civ.R. 4(E), unless good cause is shown.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4, once a week for six weeks, after an affidavit about diligent search.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server after a written request.