Devola is a Washington County community of 2,639 about 3.8 miles from Marietta, and a process server can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or other court papers there. Papers can be ordered online at three speeds, Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service, and when the delivery in Devola succeeds you receive the signed proof of service by email. Devola is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Muskingum Township, with no city or village government; the township trustees govern it.
What a Process Server Costs in Devola
A Devola summons sent Standard Service costs $185 and gets its first attempt within 5 business days; sent Rush Service, it costs $225 and gets that attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $265, with a first attempt targeted within 24 hours; the rates page does not assure it outside the largest metro areas, so around Marietta it depends on submission time and server availability. Additional attempts are $25 per attempt.
Washington County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Marietta's clerk mails summonses unless the plaintiff requests personal or residence service by the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who Serves Process in Washington County: Sheriff or Court Designee
Civ.R. 4.1(A) has the clerk use certified or express mail, or a commercial carrier collecting a signature. A written request switches to personal service or residence service at the home with a suitable resident. Common pleas papers go to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, municipal papers to the bailiff, and a court may designate a person under 4.1(E) after an oath to the 4.1(D) list, including legal U.S. residency. After 28 days, unserved papers come back with reasons.
Devola Courts and the Washington County Courthouse
The Washington County Court of Common Pleas is at the Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, about 4.2 miles from Devola. A municipal or county court takes lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases; the clerk where the case is filed confirms which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices in Devola
R.C. 1923.04 obliges the landlord to give written notice to leave three days or more before filing, by certified mail, by hand or at the home; the eviction guide covers the required wording. The filed summons must be served seven days before trial under R.C. 1923.06.
Subpoenas and Hospital Records near Devola
Selby General Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 568-2000, is about 2.8 miles away, and Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, (740) 374-1400, about 3.0. No police department is listed, so the Washington County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement. A subpoena party sends other parties prompt written notice with a copy.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Devola
ZIP 45750 covers Devola. Muskingum Township, Marietta and Warren Township are nearby. See the Washington County page.
Devola Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated person, per Civ.R. 4.1.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Ask the clerk in writing to resend by ordinary mail under Civ.R. 4.6.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital?
Yes; Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve it. See the subpoena guide.