Anyone with a lawsuit against a resident of Benton Township, Pike County, will want a process server who can reach the township's three ZIP codes and the Waverly courthouse 12.7 miles away. Summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers can be ordered online. Each tier carries a different turnaround, and a signed proof of service follows a successful delivery by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Benton Township
Money first. Standard Service costs $185 and waits no more than 5 business days to make a first attempt. Rush Service costs $225 and makes that attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and reaches for a first attempt within a day, but the rates page withholds any promise, since the order's arrival time and the servers able to cover the area control it. Added attempts when delivery fails are $25 each. See the rates page.
Pike County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
By default the clerk sends the summons by certified mail. A plaintiff who asks in writing for personal or residence service sends it to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Pike County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The sheriff of Pike County is only one of the possible hands. For the Common Pleas court, Civ.R. 4.1 directs the clerk to the sheriff of whichever county holds the defendant, and the township's neighbors in Ross County show how easily that can be a different one. A court may name a private person after a sworn application meeting the rule's list. Our sheriff versus private server guide compares them.
Benton Township Courts and the Pike County Courthouse
Benton Township is governed by trustees, with no court inside it. Common Pleas sits in Waverly, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East 2nd Street, OH 45690, 12.7 miles from the township. Small claims, evictions and similar lower-level cases are filed in a municipal or county court, and the receiving clerk can say which one covers a given address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Benton Township
The paperwork for an eviction opens with R.C. 1923.04's written notice to leave, delivered at least three days before filing; see the eviction guide for what it must contain. Once the landlord is in court, the summons must be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Benton Township
Adena Pike Medical Center, 100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186, is the closest listed hospital at 11.7 miles. Greenfield Area Medical Center, 550 Mirabeau Street, Greenfield, OH 45123, (937) 981-9400, lies 16.5 miles off. Whoever serves a subpoena must fit within Civ.R. 45(B). A witness in another state calls for the process in the UIDDA article.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Benton Township
ZIP codes 45612, 45660 and 45690 apply. Paxton Township (4.9 miles) and Twin Township (10.5) are in Ross County; Pebble Township (6.1), Mifflin Township (6.2) and Sunfish Township (8.0) are in Pike County.
Benton Township Process Server FAQ
What if the summons comes back refused?
The clerk can resend by ordinary mail on your written request, per Civ.R. 4.6.
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows its statutory agent, an officer, or an LLC manager or member.
How long do I have for service?
Six months under Civ.R. 4(E).