Bloom Township in Scioto County is 15.6 miles from the county courthouse in Portsmouth, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers across three ZIP codes. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour pace options are ordered online, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Bloom Township
If the papers can sit for a week, Standard Service, $185, handles them with a first attempt within 5 business days. If not, Rush Service, $225, handles them with a first attempt within 48 hours. For the shortest window, 24-Hour Service, $265, is aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability resting on submission time and server availability in the area. Another attempt after a failed delivery is $25. Start at the rates page or order.
Scioto County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most summonses are posted by the clerk as certified mail. A written request for personal or residence service changes the carrier to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Scioto County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Every Ohio county follows Civ.R. 4.1, including Scioto: clerk mail first, then hand delivery on written request by the sheriff, a municipal court's bailiff or a person designated by the court. A server who can't complete service in 28 days endorses the reasons on the process and returns it to the clerk. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Bloom Township Courts and the Scioto County Courthouse
Bloom Township counts 2,037 residents outside any city or village. The Scioto County Courthouse, 602 7th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, where the Court of Common Pleas sits, is 15.6 miles away. A municipal or county court takes small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases, and the clerk where you file confirms which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Bloom Township
R.C. 1923.04 calls for a landlord's written notice to leave, given at least three days before filing; certified mail, hand delivery and leaving it at the home are allowed. See the eviction guide for required wording. R.C. 1923.06 has the summons served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Bloom Township
Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, is 14.2 miles away; Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio, 1901 Argonne Road, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 991-4000, is 15.0 miles away; and Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 16.1 miles away. Only those listed in Civ.R. 45(B) may serve a subpoena. Out-of-state witnesses fall under UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Bloom Township
The township reaches ZIP codes 45677, 45682 and 45694. Vernon, Harrison, Porter and Madison townships are neighbors in Scioto County, and Jefferson Township is in Jackson County. See the Scioto County page.
Bloom Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months, unless good cause justifies more.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back refused?
Per Civ.R. 4.6, request ordinary mail from the clerk in writing.