Carthage Township in Athens County is 12.6 miles from the courthouse in Athens, with a Meigs County township among its neighbors, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Orders go through the online form. Choose a tier for the turnaround you want, and a signed proof of service is emailed to you once a delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Carthage Township
The tiers run $185, $225 and $265. Standard Service at $185 is paired with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $225 shortens that to 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 is paired with a 24-hour aim, never promised, because order timing and who can serve nearby decide. A missed delivery can be retried for $25. See the rates page.
Athens County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
In the usual case the clerk mails; a plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service puts the papers in the hands of the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Athens County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Orange Township in Meigs County is only 6.1 miles away, so some defendants nearby live under a different sheriff. Civ.R. 4.1 hands common pleas process to the sheriff of the county where the party lives or may be found, and Civ.R. 4.6(A) allows service anywhere in Ohio. A court-designated person is the alternative. Read the special process server article.
Carthage Township Courts and the Athens County Courthouse
Carthage Township has trustees and no court. Common Pleas sits in Athens (OH 45701) at 1 South Court Street, 12.6 miles from Carthage Township. The clerk who receives a small claims or eviction filing can say which municipal or county court applies.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Carthage Township
Under R.C. 1923.04 the landlord goes first with a written notice to leave, a minimum of three days before filing; the eviction guide shows how it is written. A week must pass between service of the summons and the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Carthage Township
Only one hospital is listed: Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-5551, 13.3 miles away. Subpoena service in Carthage Township is limited to Civ.R. 45(B) persons. See the UIDDA article for out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Carthage Township
ZIP codes 45723 and 45735 apply. In Athens County, Rome Township is 5.5 miles away, Lodi Township 6.5, Troy Township 6.5 and Canaan Township 7.6. In Meigs County, Orange Township is 6.1 miles away and Bedford Township 9.2.
Carthage Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication on affidavit.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 sets a township's recipients as a trustee, clerk or county prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months under Civ.R. 4(E).