Colerain Township, in Belmont County, spans six ZIP codes and has 4,213 residents outside any city or village, so a process server here relies on the ZIP and the street when delivering a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or another court paper. Ordering is simple through the order page. The slower speed is Standard Service, priced $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. The faster is Rush Service, $225, within 48 hours. Fastest is 24-Hour Service, $265, aimed at 24 hours. Once the papers are delivered, an emailed, signed proof of service comes back to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Colerain Township
Belmont County is not on the rates page's list of six practical areas, so the $265 24-Hour tier is only an attempt at a first attempt within 24 hours, which early orders and a server with time might manage. Rush Service ($225) and Standard Service ($185) are the dependable choices at 48 hours and 5 business days. A retry after an unsuccessful try costs $25. See rates.
Belmont County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
When no one asks for more, the clerk sends the summons by mail with a signed receipt. A request for personal or residence service must be written, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server then delivers the papers.
Who May Serve Papers in Belmont County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Colerain's neighbor list includes Mount Pleasant Township in Jefferson County, so a defendant could live in either county; under Civ.R. 4.1 hand service goes to the sheriff of the county where the party lives or may be found. A municipal court's bailiff serves inside the court's territory. Someone designated by court order may serve in the alternative, for up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Colerain Township Courts and the Belmont County Courthouse
The Belmont County Courthouse (listed as 101 West Main Street, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950) is 4.3 miles from the township in a straight line and is where Common Pleas is heard. For small claims and evictions the case belongs to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of that court confirms coverage of an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Colerain Township
A written notice to leave, delivered at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04) by certified mail, by hand or at the home, must precede any eviction case; the eviction guide explains its required wording. The case summons is due for service seven days or more before trial (R.C. 1923.06), and the clerk can say how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Colerain Township
Civ.R. 45(B) names the people who may serve a subpoena: sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney, court-designated person. Hospitals: East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935, (740) 633-1100, 6.0 miles; Harrison Community Hospital, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, (740) 942-8625, 12.5 miles; Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952, (740) 264-7212, 20.0 miles. Out of state: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Colerain Township
ZIP codes 43901, 43905, 43912, 43917, 43934 and 43950. Neighbors: Pease, Richland and Wheeling townships in Belmont County, and Mount Pleasant Township in Jefferson County. Belmont County.
Colerain Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Under Civ.R. 4.2, hand the summons to a trustee, to the township's clerk or to the county prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months.