Muskingum Township, in Muskingum County, is home to 4,911 people outside any city or village, and a process server working there carries summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers to addresses across three ZIP codes. Orders are taken on the order form. Standard Service is $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service is $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service is $265, aimed at 24 hours. Once the papers are handed over, a signed proof of service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Muskingum Township
Speed costs more at each step. Paying $185 for Standard Service means waiting up to 5 business days for the first attempt. Paying $225 for Rush Service cuts that to 48 hours. Paying $265 for 24-Hour Service aims for 24 hours, though the rates page promises it for no town, and Zanesville is not among the six areas it names. Unsuccessful so far? Another attempt is $25. See rates.
Muskingum County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is what most summonses get. Asking the clerk in writing for personal or residence service brings in the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Muskingum County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio's Civ.R. 4.1 reads like a hierarchy of trust. At the bottom, the clerk's mail. Above it, the sheriff and municipal bailiff, who act on written request. Beside them, a private person the court has vetted by oath and order, for up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Muskingum Township Courts and the Muskingum County Courthouse
The Court of Common Pleas sits in the Muskingum County Courthouse, 401 Main Street, Zanesville, OH 43701, 7.3 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases go to a municipal or county court instead; the clerk of the court where you file can confirm which one covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Muskingum Township
Landlords owe a written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04); it can travel by certified mail, hand delivery or a copy left at the home, and it must contain required wording explained in the eviction guide. The clerk can tell you how the filed case's summons, due seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06), will be served.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Muskingum Township
Under Civ.R. 45(B) a subpoena is served by a sheriff, a bailiff, a coroner, a clerk, a constable, an attorney or a person designated by the court. Hospitals: Genesis Hospital, 2951 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701, (740) 454-5000, 4.8 miles; Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 1460 Orange Street, Coshocton, OH 43812, (740) 622-6411, 18.5 miles; Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055, (740) 348-4000, 22.0 miles. For witnesses out of state, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Muskingum Township
ZIP codes 43701, 43821 and 43830. Neighbors: Falls, Cass, Licking and Washington townships and the city of Zanesville, all in Muskingum County. Muskingum County.
Muskingum Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Through any of three people named in Civ.R. 4.2: a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
A sworn account of diligent searching opens the door to publication under Civ.R. 4.4.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months from filing, then dismissal without prejudice becomes possible (Civ.R. 4(E)).