Concord Township, Ross County, has two ZIP codes and sits 13.7 miles from the county courthouse in Chillicothe, so a process server there starts with the address on the papers. Summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court documents can be ordered online with Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and the signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
Concord Township Process Server Costs
The price depends on how quickly the first try is wanted. Spending $185 on Standard Service buys a first attempt inside 5 business days, spending $225 on Rush Service moves it inside 48 hours, and $265 for 24-Hour Service sets a goal of 24 hours that is a target, not a promise, according to the rates page, and it hinges on submission time and server availability near the township. Additional attempts after failed delivery cost $25 per attempt.
Ross County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk sends a certified-mail summons unless the plaintiff asks otherwise. In writing, the plaintiff can request personal or residence service, which brings in the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. See the Ross County page.
Who May Serve Papers in Ross County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Rule 4.1 offers three tools. Mail comes from the clerk. Personal service reaches the defendant directly. Residence service leaves papers at the usual home with a resident of suitable age and discretion. For the last two, the plaintiff must ask in writing, and the sheriff or a person designated by court order, who holds an order for up to a year, does the work.
Concord Township Courts and the Ross County Courthouse
The Ross County Courthouse, 2 North Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601, hosts the Court of Common Pleas and is 13.7 miles from the township in a straight line. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction matters belong to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of that court confirms whether an address is covered.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Concord Township
An eviction case follows written notice to leave given at least three days before filing; the eviction guide has the content requirements. In the case itself, the summons must be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Concord Township
Greenfield Area Medical Center, 550 Mirabeau Street, Greenfield, OH 45123, (937) 981-9400, is 10.4 miles away. Farther in are Chillicothe Va Medical Center (11.0 miles) and Adena Regional Medical Center (13.1 miles). Civ.R. 45(B) limits subpoena service to officials such as a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk or constable, an attorney, or a court-designated person. Another state's subpoena is submitted under R.C. 2319.09. No township police department is listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Concord Township
The township uses ZIPs 43160 and 45628. Buckskin Township, Wayne Township (in Fayette County), Union Township and Twin Township are nearby.
Concord Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 names a trustee, the clerk or the prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve after filing?
Six months, subject to good cause, under Civ.R. 4(E).
Why did my summons come back unclaimed?
The clerk can resend by ordinary mail on written request under Civ.R. 4.6.