Marietta's courthouse is 8.9 miles from Newport Township in Washington County, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers to people among its 1,932 residents outside any city or village. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour when you order online, then watch your email for a signed proof of service once delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Newport Township
For routine papers, Standard Service, $185, begins with a first attempt within 5 business days. For urgent ones, Rush Service, $225, begins within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service, $265, aims to begin within 24 hours, availability depending on submission time and server availability in the area. A new attempt after a failed delivery costs $25. See rates or order.
Washington County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified delivery by the clerk is how most cases begin. After a written request from the plaintiff, a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server delivers by hand.
Who May Serve Papers in Washington County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
In Washington County, as everywhere in Ohio, hand delivery under Civ.R. 4.1 is not a do-it-yourself job. The clerk gives the process to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person after a written request. Designation comes by application and oath, and is capped at a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Newport Township Courts and the Washington County Courthouse
The Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 8.9 miles from Newport Township. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Newport Township
A landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04) and may be certified-mailed, handed over or left at the home. The eviction guide covers content. The filed summons has to be served at least seven days before trial under R.C. 1923.06.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Newport Township
Selby General Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 568-2000, is 8.6 miles away, and Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-1400, is 9.6 miles away. Only the people listed in Civ.R. 45(B) may serve a subpoena, and the return goes to the clerk. For out-of-state witnesses, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Newport Township
ZIP codes 45750 and 45768 apply. Marietta Township, 5.1 miles away, and the city of Marietta are neighbors in Washington County. See the Washington County page.
Newport Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff and may resend by ordinary mail on written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 makes a township reachable through a trustee, its clerk or the county prosecutor.