Harrison Township, in Scioto County, has 4,251 residents outside any city or village across three ZIP codes, 9.1 miles from the Portsmouth courthouse, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Use the order page. The three speeds are Standard Service at $185 (first attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service at $225 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour Service at $265 (aimed at 24 hours); after delivery succeeds, a signed proof of service goes to your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Harrison Township
Scioto County has no spot on the rates page's list of six practical areas, so the $265 tier is an aim at a first attempt within 24 hours that depends on submission time and server availability. With Rush Service ($225) the target is 48 hours, with Standard Service ($185) 5 business days, and a miss can be retried for $25. See rates.
Scioto County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk begins with certified mail. Personal or residence service has to be requested in writing, and the papers then go to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Scioto County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Portsmouth city, 6.1 miles away, has its own page; this one covers the township's unincorporated area, and Civ.R. 4.1 treats both alike: clerk mail, then the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person designated by court order who has sworn to meet the 4.1(D) list and serves for a year at most. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Harrison Township Courts and the Scioto County Courthouse
The Scioto County Courthouse, 602 7th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 9.1 miles from the township in a straight line; small claims and evictions are heard by a municipal or county court whose clerk 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 Harrison Township
A landlord starts with a written notice to leave, at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home, with wording covered by the eviction guide; the filed summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Harrison Township
Civ.R. 45(B) names who may serve a subpoena in Ohio: a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person. Hospitals: Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, 7.4 miles; Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio, 1901 Argonne Road, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 991-4000, 8.3 miles; Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, 19.4 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Harrison Township
ZIP codes 45653, 45662 and 45694. Neighbors: the city of Portsmouth, Porter, Clay, Jefferson, Bloom and Madison townships, all in Scioto County. Scioto County.
Harrison Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, its clerk or the prosecutor.
What if the defendant cannot be found?
Publication (Civ.R. 4.4).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months.