Marion Township, Pike County, is a township of about 1,154 residents outside any city or village, and a process server can be ordered online to deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour service are available, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Marion Township
Standard Service, $185, is the plan for papers that can wait for a first attempt within 5 business days, while Rush Service, $225, moves the first attempt up to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, is aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours, which hinges on submission time and server availability in the area. A further attempt after an incomplete delivery costs $25. The rates page lists them, and the order form begins an order.
Pike County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A certified-mail summons from the clerk is what usually happens. A plaintiff wanting personal or residence service files a written request, after which the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server steps in.
Who May Serve Papers in Pike County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 requires a court-designated person to be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with valid government photo ID, not a party or relative of one, and not a respondent under a civil protection order. Without such an order, the sheriff or bailiff delivers by hand after a written request. Process can be served anywhere in Ohio.
Marion Township Courts and the Pike County Courthouse
The Pike County Courthouse, 100 East 2nd Street, Waverly, OH 45690, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 12.2 miles from Marion Township. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the court where you file can say which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Marion Township
Written notice to leave, delivered at least three days ahead of filing, is what R.C. 1923.04 asks of a landlord. It may be sent certified, handed over or left at the home, and its content is covered in the eviction guide. Once filed, the summons should be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Marion Township
Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 11.9 miles away, with Adena Pike Medical Center, 100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186, at 12.4 miles and Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, at 17.3 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) names who may serve a subpoena. UIDDA applies to testimony sought from another state.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Marion Township
The ZIP code is 45613. Union Township, 4.1 miles away, and Beaver Township, 5.6 miles away, are in Pike County; Madison Township, 5.0 miles away, is in Scioto County; and Scioto Township, 6.2 miles away, is in Jackson County. The Pike County page has more.
Marion Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
Civ.R. 4.1(D)-(E): a person the court designates on application and oath, who must meet the listed requirements.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, with an exception for good cause (Civ.R. 4(E)).
How do I serve a business or a township?
See Civ.R. 4.2 for agents, officers, managers and township officers.