Franklin Township, Adams County, lies 17.0 miles from the county courthouse in West Union, and a process server can be ordered online to deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers across that distance. Customers choose among Standard, Rush and 24-Hour handling, and a signed proof of service reaches an email inbox after each successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Franklin Township
Papers for Franklin Township can go at Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days, or at Rush Service, $225, with one within 48 hours, or at 24-Hour Service, $265, which tries for 24 hours when submission time and server availability in the area permit it. If delivery is not completed, you can add an attempt for $25. See the rates page or place an order on the order form.
Adams County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A certified-mail summons from the clerk is the standard way. Only when the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service do the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server get the papers.
Who May Serve Papers in Adams County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 does not allow just anyone to hand a summons to a defendant. After a written request, delivery is by the sheriff of the county where the party lives or is found, a municipal bailiff, or a person the court has designated, and a designation can last up to a year.
Franklin Township Courts and the Adams County Courthouse
West Union is the county seat, and the Adams County Courthouse, 110 West Main Street, West Union, OH 45693, houses Common Pleas 17.0 miles from Franklin Township. Smaller cases, including small claims and evictions, are heard in a municipal or county court, and the clerk where you file can say which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Franklin Township
An eviction cannot be filed until the landlord has given written notice to leave at least three days earlier (R.C. 1923.04). The notice may be sent certified, handed over or left at the home, and the eviction guide lists the content it needs. After filing, the summons must be served at least seven days before the trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Franklin Township
Adams County Regional Medical Center, 230 Medical Center Drive, Seaman, OH 45679, (937) 386-3400, is 13.7 miles away. Adena Pike Medical Center, 100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186, is 20.1 miles away, and Highland District Hospital, 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 393-6100, is 22.2 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) names the persons who may serve a subpoena, and UIDDA handles out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Franklin Township
The township's ZIP code is 45660. Meigs and Bratton townships, 5.6 and 5.7 miles away, are in Adams County, Sunfish and Mifflin townships, 7.0 and 8.5 miles away, are in Pike County, and Brushcreek Township, 10.2 miles away, is in Highland County. The Adams County page has more.
Franklin Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
The sheriff, a bailiff or a person the court designates by order (Civ.R. 4.1).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 lets the plaintiff seek publication after swearing to reasonable diligence.
How do I serve a business or a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 sets agents and officers for businesses and trustees, the clerk or the prosecutor for townships.