Marietta Township, in Washington County, is the unincorporated 4,283-person area near the city of Marietta, 3.9 miles from the Common Pleas courthouse, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order here. Three speeds: Standard Service at $185 (first attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service at $225 (within 48 hours), 24-Hour Service at $265 (aimed at 24 hours). A signed proof of service is emailed after papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Marietta Township
Neither Marietta nor Washington County is among the six areas named on the rates page for 24-Hour Service, so $265 is an aim at a first attempt within 24 hours, never a promise, tied to submission time and server availability. Aim for 48 hours with Rush Service ($225) or 5 business days with Standard Service ($185); a failed try is repeatable at $25. See rates.
Washington County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk sends summonses out by certified mail unless asked otherwise. Written requests for personal or residence service send them to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Washington County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The city of Marietta and Marietta Township are different places with different pages; confirm which one the address belongs to. The service rule is shared: Civ.R. 4.1 offers the clerk's mail, then the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person designated by court order, who may serve for a year at most. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Marietta Township Courts and the Washington County Courthouse
The Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, holds the Court of Common Pleas and is 3.9 miles from the township in a straight line. Evictions and small claims belong in a municipal or county court, not in Common Pleas, and the clerk where you file confirms address coverage. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Marietta Township
A landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. See the eviction guide. Seven days ahead of trial is the cutoff for serving the filed summons (R.C. 1923.06), and the clerk can explain the method.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Marietta Township
Civ.R. 45(B) allows a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person to serve a subpoena. Two hospitals are listed, both in Marietta: Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-1400, 4.8 miles, and Selby General Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 568-2000, 4.1 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Marietta Township
ZIP code 45750. Neighbors: the city of Marietta, Newport, Muskingum and Warren townships, all in Washington County. Washington County.
Marietta Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor to be served for a township.
Why did certified mail come back refused?
Ordinary mail can follow on written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).