Bucks Township, Tuscarawas County, is a four-ZIP township of 1,233 residents outside any village or city, 13.6 miles from the county courthouse, and a process server can deliver its summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order at the order page; the signed proof of service arrives by email after a successful delivery, at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour pace.
What a Process Server Costs in Bucks Township
At more than 13 miles from New Philadelphia, a township like this one rewards ordering early. Standard Service costs $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service costs $225 for one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service costs $265 for an aim of within 24 hours that the rates page does not promise. If delivery fails, another attempt costs $25 per attempt (rates).
Tuscarawas County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk starts with certified mail, and a written plaintiff request is what brings in a sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server.
Who May Serve Papers in Tuscarawas County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 lets the clerk docket the mailing and return receipt and notify the plaintiff of a failed delivery. The plaintiff may then request personal or residence service by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-named person.
Bucks Township Courts and the Tuscarawas County Courthouse
Tuscarawas County's Common Pleas court meets at 101 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia. Smaller civil cases, small claims and evictions go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Bucks Township
For rentals, the written notice to leave goes out three or more days before filing (R.C. 1923.04) and the summons is served seven or more days before trial (R.C. 1923.06). The eviction guide explains the notice.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Bucks Township
Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street, Coshocton, (740) 622-6411, is 12.7 miles away; Union Hospital, 659 Boulevard, Dover, (330) 343-3311, is 13.9 miles away; and Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg is 14.2 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) names the people who may serve a subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Bucks Township
Four ZIPs apply: 43804, 43824, 43840 and 44681. Auburn Township (4.9 miles) and Salem Township (8.0) are in Tuscarawas County; Crawford Township (4.5) and White Eyes Township (6.8) are in Coshocton County, and Clark Township (6.7) is in Holmes County.
Bucks Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, per Civ.R. 4(E).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 after an affidavit of diligent efforts.
How do I serve a business or a township?
A business through its agent, a township through a trustee, its clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).