Madison Township in Jackson County is 13.3 miles from the courthouse in Jackson and has Gallia County townships along its border, and a process server delivering a summons, subpoena or eviction notice there may cross a county line. Use the online order page. You choose the turnaround among three tiers, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Madison Township
Standard Service, at $185, is the leisurely option, with a first attempt inside 5 business days, whereas Rush Service, at $225, promises nothing slower than 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and its first attempt is aimed at 24 hours but not promised, since the hour of order and servers on hand in the area decide. A retry after a failed delivery is $25. Check the rates page.
Jackson County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the opening move, and a written request for personal or residence service hands the summons to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Jackson County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Neighbors in Gallia County mean the sheriff who ends up serving may not be Jackson County's. Civ.R. 4.1 has the clerk give common pleas process to the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found. The rule's alternative, a person designated by court order, can run up to a year. For the qualifications, read the special process server article.
Madison Township Courts and the Jackson County Courthouse
Madison Township has trustees and no court. Common Pleas sits in the Jackson County Courthouse, 226 East Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640, 13.3 miles from the township. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level cases are filed in a municipal or county court, and the receiving clerk confirms which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Madison Township
R.C. 1923.04 requires the landlord's written notice to leave at least three days before filing; the eviction guide shows how it should read. Once filed, the summons has to be served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Madison Township
Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 12.1 miles away, and Holzer Medical Center, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631, (740) 446-5030, is 14.6 miles away. Under Civ.R. 45(B), subpoena service is reserved for a defined list of people. See the UIDDA article for out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Madison Township
ZIP codes 45656 and 45685 apply. In Jackson County, Jefferson Township is 6.9 miles away, Bloomfield Township 7.3 and Franklin Township 9.1. In Gallia County, Raccoon Township is 5.8 miles away, Perry Township 7.9 and Huntington Township 9.6.
Madison Township Process Server FAQ
What if my summons is returned refused?
Ask the clerk in writing for ordinary mail under Civ.R. 4.6.
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2 reaches its agent, an officer, or an LLC's manager or member.
How long can service take?
Civ.R. 4(E) sets the outer limit at six months.