Clay Township, Scioto County, is close to Portsmouth and the courthouse, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered through the order form. The speed options are Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Clay Township
Clay Township sits just 4.4 miles from the courthouse, though the price list does not shrink for short distances. Standard Service costs $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service costs $225 for a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims for a first attempt within 24 hours, a result the rates page never promises. Additional attempts after a failed delivery are $25 per attempt.
Scioto County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Plaintiffs get certified mail from the clerk by default. A written request for personal or residence service diverts the papers to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. Learn more on the Scioto County page.
Who May Serve Papers in Scioto County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, the clerk may use certified or express mail with a signed return receipt, or a commercial carrier that requires a signed receipt. Failing that, and on written request, delivery is personal or at the residence, by the sheriff, a bailiff or a person designated by court order, who holds that authority for up to a year.
Clay Township Courts and the Scioto County Courthouse
The Scioto County Courthouse, 602 7th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, is the Common Pleas courthouse and is 4.4 miles from the township in a straight line. A municipal or county court handles small claims and other lower-level civil and eviction cases, and the clerk of the court where the case is filed confirms which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Clay Township
Landlords must serve written notice to leave at least three days before filing; the eviction guide covers the content. A court summons for the filed case needs serving at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Clay Township
Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, is 2.9 miles away, and Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio is 3.5 miles away. Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly is 22.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) says who may serve a subpoena and requires a return filed with the clerk. R.C. 2319.09 covers foreign subpoenas. No police department is listed for the township.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Clay Township
The township covers ZIPs 45648 and 45662. Portsmouth is its closest neighbor, with Rush Township, Washington Township, Harrison Township, Jefferson Township and Valley Township beyond.
Clay Township Process Server FAQ
What is a court-designated process server?
Someone the court names by order under Civ.R. 4.1(E) after an application and an oath, for up to a year.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4, once a week for six weeks, after an affidavit.
Why did my summons come back refused?
Civ.R. 4.6 allows ordinary mail from the clerk on written request.