A Jefferson County process server can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or other papers in Brilliant, ZIP 43913, about 6.5 miles from the Steubenville courthouse. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery. Brilliant is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,317 residents in 2020, lying entirely within Wells Township. Wells Township's trustees, not any city or village council, govern this area.
What a Process Server Costs in Brilliant
The Standard Service price is $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. The Rush Service price is $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service price is $265 for a first attempt aimed within 24 hours, though Steubenville is not one of the metro areas the rates page names for it, so submission time and server availability decide. Should the Brilliant address produce no one to serve, more tries are $25 per attempt. Order online.
Jefferson County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Jefferson County's clerk, like other Ohio clerks, opens with certified mail. A sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server serves in person once the plaintiff files a written request.
Who May Serve Papers in Jefferson County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 has the common pleas clerk deliver personal or residence service papers for a Brilliant defendant to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; in municipal cases the bailiff serves. A court may designate a person by order for up to a year after an oath under 4.1(D). Papers that go unserved for 28 days are returned with an explanation.
Brilliant Courts and the Jefferson County Courthouse
The Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas is at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952, about 6.5 miles away. Small claims, evictions and smaller civil claims go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk confirms which court covers the address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Brilliant
Notice to leave
R.C. 1923.04 requires a landlord's written notice at least three days before filing, given by certified mail, by hand or at the premises; see the eviction guide for wording.
Summons
Under R.C. 1923.06, the summons is served at least seven days before trial, and the clerk confirms the method.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Brilliant
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, (740) 264-7212, is 6.1 miles away, and East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, (740) 633-1100, is 12.6. Their subpoenas are served by a person Civ.R. 45(B) lists, who files a return. Wells Township Police Department, 409 Prospect Street, Brilliant, OH 43913, (740) 598-9602, is the township's department; confirm with it before sending a records subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Brilliant
ZIP 43913 covers Brilliant. Wells Township surrounds it, with the village of Mingo Junction and Cross Creek Township nearby. See the Jefferson County page.
Brilliant Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months from filing; absent good cause, the action against that defendant is dismissed without prejudice.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Once you swear in an affidavit that the residence cannot be found with reasonable diligence, Civ.R. 4.4 lets you serve by publication.
Can I serve a subpoena on an out-of-state witness?
The UIDDA has the foreign subpoena submitted to the clerk in the county where discovery is sought.