Plaintiffs, landlords and lawyers with papers for Jackson Township, Pike County, can hire a process server online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour service are priced below, and after a successful delivery a signed proof of service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Jackson Township
Think of it as three speeds. Standard Service, $185, has a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, within 24 hours when submission time and server availability in the area allow it. If an attempt does not result in delivery, another attempt is $25. The rates page has the specifics, and orders go through the order form.
Pike County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Unless the plaintiff files a written request, the clerk handles the summons by certified mail. Personal or residence service goes to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Pike County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio's service rule, Civ.R. 4.1, covers the clerk's mailing and the three hand-delivery routes: sheriff, bailiff, or a person a court has designated. A server who cannot complete service returns the process to the clerk within 28 days, noting the reasons, and late service does not by itself void the delivery.
Jackson Township Courts and the Pike County Courthouse
Waverly is the county seat, and the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East 2nd Street, Waverly, OH 45690, which holds the Court of Common Pleas, is 6.3 miles from the township. Municipal or county courts hear lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases; confirm coverage with the clerk of the court where you file.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Jackson Township
A landlord who plans to file for eviction must first give a written notice to leave the premises at least three days earlier (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in person or at the home. The notice must meet content rules covered in the eviction guide. Afterward, the summons has to be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Jackson Township
Adena Pike Medical Center, 100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186, is 7.5 miles away. Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 14.2 miles away, and Adena Regional Medical Center, 272 Hospital Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601, (740) 779-7500, is 18.8 miles away. For records or testimony, a subpoena is served under Civ.R. 45(B) by a sheriff, bailiff, clerk, attorney or court-named person, and a witness outside Ohio is reached via UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Jackson Township
The township spans ZIP codes 45601, 45613 and 45690. In Pike County are Beaver Township at 4.9 miles, the village of Waverly at 6.3 miles, Seal Township and Pee Pee Township. Franklin Township, 6.1 miles away, and Jefferson Township, 7.0 miles away, are in Ross County. The Pike County page has more.
Jackson Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months before dismissal without prejudice, unless good cause is shown.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital or out-of-state witness?
Yes, using the Civ.R. 45(B) list of servers for hospitals and UIDDA (R.C. 2319.09) for other states.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave the premises, at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04).