Lafayette Township in Coshocton County reaches three ZIP codes and lies 6.0 miles from the courthouse in Coshocton, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Online you pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour, and a signed proof of service arrives by email after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Lafayette Township
The cheapest tier is Standard Service, $185, with the first attempt within 5 business days. Next is Rush Service, $225, with the first attempt within 48 hours. Fastest is 24-Hour Service, $265, aiming for the first attempt within 24 hours when submission time and server availability in the area permit. Another attempt after a delivery falls short costs $25. Compare on the rates page; begin on the order page.
Coshocton County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-mailed certified mail is how cases usually open. If the plaintiff writes to the clerk for hand delivery, a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server takes over.
Who May Serve Papers in Coshocton County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Plaintiffs in Coshocton County should know that Civ.R. 4.1 doesn't let a friend or relative serve a summons. The permitted hand-delivery routes are the sheriff, a municipal bailiff and a person designated by the court, and each begins with a written request to the clerk. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Lafayette Township Courts and the Coshocton County Courthouse
Coshocton County Common Pleas cases are heard at the Coshocton County Courthouse, 318 Main Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, 6.0 miles from Lafayette Township. For evictions, small claims and other lower-level civil cases, a municipal or county court applies, and the clerk where you file can confirm which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Lafayette Township
Landlords must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in person or at the home. Read the eviction guide for required wording. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 wants the summons served seven days or more ahead of trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Lafayette Township
Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, (740) 622-6411, is 5.0 miles away; Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 North Clark Street, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 439-8000, is 17.6 miles away; and Pomerene Hospital, 981 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH 44654, (330) 674-1015, is 20.6 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) identifies the permitted subpoena servers. For other states, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lafayette Township
The township reaches ZIP codes 43812, 43824 and 43845. Tuscarawas, Oxford, White Eyes and Keene townships and the city of Coshocton (4.8 miles away) are neighbors in Coshocton County. See the Coshocton County page.
Lafayette Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication once an affidavit describes the failed search.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) provides six months after filing, barring good cause.