Hopewell Township, Licking County, spreads across four ZIP codes and counts 1,251 residents outside any village or city, and a process server can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there. Order online; a signed proof of service follows a successful delivery by email, at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed.
What a Process Server Costs in Hopewell Township
Newark's courthouse is 9.4 miles from the township in a straight line. Standard Service costs $185 and aims at a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service costs $225 and aims at one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims at one within 24 hours, with no promise given. Papers that cannot be delivered can be tried again for $25 per attempt (rates).
Licking County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk mails by certified mail by default. A written plaintiff request moves the job to the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server.
Who May Serve Papers in Licking County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1(B)(2)(b) and (C)(2)(b) give a server 28 days to deliver or return the process with the reasons endorsed, and say that late service or a late return does not by itself invalidate the delivery.
Hopewell Township Courts and the Licking County Courthouse
Licking County's Court of Common Pleas is at 1 Courthouse Square, Newark. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil matters belong to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Hopewell Township
R.C. 1923.04 sets a three-day minimum between written notice to leave and filing, and R.C. 1923.06 a seven-day minimum between summons service and trial. See the eviction guide.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Hopewell Township
Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street, Newark, (740) 348-4000, is 11.5 miles away, and Genesis Hospital in Zanesville is 12.4 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve a subpoena, and a witness who is merely told to produce documents has 14 days to serve written objections.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Hopewell Township
Four ZIPs apply: 43056, 43739, 43740 and 43760. Bowling Green Township (4.7 miles), Hanover Township (5.2) and Franklin Township (5.3) are in Licking County; a second Hopewell Township (4.8) and Licking Township (7.1) are in Muskingum County.
Hopewell Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 publication, with an affidavit.
How do I serve a township?
Through a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).