Madison Township, Highland County, sits 13.5 miles from the courthouse in Hillsboro, so a process server there often covers some ground to deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or another court paper. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour options are ordered online, and a signed proof of service is emailed when a delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Madison Township
Most people start at Standard Service, $185, which schedules a first attempt within 5 business days. Anyone in more of a hurry can pay for Rush Service, $225, to get a first attempt within 48 hours. At the top sits 24-Hour Service, $265, whose first attempt within 24 hours depends on when the order comes in and whether a server is free in the area. If the papers aren't delivered, each further try costs $25. Everything is on the rates page; the order form is next.
Highland County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Unless someone asks for more, the clerk sends the summons by mail with a return receipt. Only a written request for personal or residence service pulls in the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Highland County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio plaintiffs sometimes expect to hire a friend to hand over a summons, but Civ.R. 4.1 does not work that way. Process goes by clerk mail, or after a written request to the sheriff, a municipal court bailiff, or a person the court designates by order. That order is good for up to a year and comes after an oath about age, independence and record. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Madison Township Courts and the Highland County Courthouse
Madison Township's 2,107 residents live outside any city or village. The Highland County Courthouse, 105 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133, where the Court of Common Pleas sits, is 13.5 miles from the township. For small claims, evictions and other lower-level matters, a municipal or county court is involved, and the filing clerk can tell you which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Madison Township
Landlords wanting a tenant out must first deliver a written notice to leave, at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in hand or at the home. Wording requirements are in the eviction guide. Following filing, R.C. 1923.06 wants the summons served no later than seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Madison Township
Greenfield Area Medical Center, 550 Mirabeau Street, Greenfield, OH 45123, (937) 981-9400, is only 2.2 miles away, while Highland District Hospital, 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 393-6100, is 12.5 miles away and Adena Fayette Medical Center, 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH 43160, (740) 335-1210, is 15.0 miles away. A subpoena can be served only by someone listed in Civ.R. 45(B), who must tender the fees allowed by law. For witnesses in other states, look to UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Madison Township
The township is in ZIP codes 45123 and 45135. Two Paint Townships and Fairfield Township are neighbors in Highland County, Perry and Wayne townships are in Fayette County, and Buckskin Township is in Ross County. See the Highland County page.
Madison Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Your clerk should notify you, and Civ.R. 4.6 lets you request ordinary mail with a certificate of mailing.
How do I serve a township?
Serve a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).