Pease Township, Belmont County, is the sort of place where court papers still have to reach real addresses, and a process server there can take summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and similar documents once you place an order. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour turnaround are offered, and a signed proof of service is emailed after each successful serve.
Pease Township Process Server Pricing
Here is how the money breaks down, as shown on the rates page. Standard Service costs $185 and the first attempt comes within 5 business days. Rush Service costs $225 and the first attempt comes within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims for a first attempt within 24 hours; that speed is not promised for any township, and it turns on when you submit and who can be reached nearby. An unsuccessful delivery can be retried for $25 per attempt.
Belmont County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerks mail most summonses by certified mail. A plaintiff who wants a person to deliver must request that in writing, and the work then goes to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server; see the Belmont County page.
Who May Serve Papers in Belmont County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The first question is who is allowed to serve, and Civ.R. 4.1 answers it. The default starting point is a mailing the clerk sends by certified mail. For personal or residence delivery, the plaintiff files a request, and the clerk hands the process to the county sheriff or, alternatively, to a person designated by court order. A server unable to deliver in 28 days endorses the reasons and returns the papers.
Courts Serving Pease Township and the Belmont County Courthouse
The Belmont County Courthouse, home of the Court of Common Pleas, is at 101 West Main Street, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950, 7.2 miles away in a straight line. A municipal court generally takes civil claims up to $15,000, and small claims top out at $6,000; the clerk of the filing court confirms which court covers an address in the township.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Pease Township
A rental dispute begins with a written notice to leave given at least three days before the landlord files. Its required wording is in the eviction guide. After filing, the summons should be served no later than seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Pease Township
East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935, (740) 633-1100, is 2.4 miles away, which makes it the obvious first stop for medical records. Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz is 15.4 miles away, and Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville is 19.0 miles away. Only the people Civ.R. 45(B) lists, such as a sheriff, bailiff, clerk, attorney or court-designated person, may serve a subpoena, and the server tenders the fees allowed by law. Out-of-state subpoenas are domesticated through the clerk under R.C. 2319.09.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Pease Township
Mail here uses ZIPs 43909, 43912, 43934, 43935 and 43971. Neighbors include Colerain Township, Pultney Township, Mount Pleasant Township, Warren Township and Richland Township.
Pease Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server under Civ.R. 4.1, after the plaintiff requests it in writing.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 provides for publication once a week for six weeks after an affidavit of diligent search.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.