Perry Township, Hocking County, lies 14.5 miles from the courthouse in Logan and touches two ZIP codes, so a process server there covers real distance with summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush or 24-Hour timing can be chosen online, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Perry Township
If the papers can wait, Standard Service, $185, handles a first attempt within 5 business days. If they can't, Rush Service, $225, handles a first attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service, $265, tries for a first attempt within 24 hours subject to submission time and server availability in the area. When delivery isn't completed, extra attempts are $25. The rates page and order form are online.
Hocking County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Standard practice is for the clerk to start with mail. Filing a written request for personal service gives the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server the job.
Who May Serve Papers in Hocking County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
For Hocking County cases, Civ.R. 4.1 means the clerk mails unless the plaintiff asks for more in writing. The more is the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person, whose order lasts at most a year. A server unable to deliver in 28 days returns the process with reasons. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Perry Township Courts and the Hocking County Courthouse
The 1,894 residents counted in Perry Township live outside any city or village. Logan's Hocking County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138, is the Common Pleas courthouse, a hefty 14.5 miles off. Smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Perry Township
An Ohio landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home. See the eviction guide. Under R.C. 1923.06, the summons is served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Perry Township
Hocking Valley Community Hospital, 601 State Route 664N, Logan, OH 43138, (740) 380-8000, is 14.1 miles away; Fairfield Medical Center, 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130, (740) 687-8000, is 15.0 miles away; and Berger Hospital, 600 North Pickaway Street, Circleville, OH 43113, (740) 420-8008, is 15.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) identifies subpoena servers. See UIDDA for witnesses elsewhere.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Perry Township
ZIP codes 43135 and 43149 apply. Laurel, Good Hope and Salt Creek townships are neighbors in Hocking County, Madison and Clearcreek townships are in Fairfield County, and Saltcreek Township is in Pickaway County. See the Hocking County page.
Perry Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 publication depends on a sworn statement of the search.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows service on a township trustee, its clerk or the prosecutor.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Civ.R. 4.6 has ordinary mail as the follow-up the clerk can send.