Plain Township in Franklin County sits 14.3 miles from the courthouse in Columbus but only 0.8 miles from a hospital in New Albany, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. You pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour when ordering online, and after any successful delivery a signed proof of service goes to your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Plain Township
Plain Township is in the Columbus area, where 24-hour first attempts are most practical for orders received early in the day. 24-Hour Service, $265, aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability depending on submission time and server availability. Rush Service, $225, gives a first attempt within 48 hours, and Standard Service, $185, a first attempt within 5 business days. A repeat attempt after an incomplete delivery is $25. See the rates page and order.
Franklin County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-mailed certified mail is the default. If the plaintiff requests personal or residence service in writing, a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Franklin County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1(B) and (C), personal and residence service in Franklin County go through the clerk to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. The plaintiff's contribution is a written request. The designated person's contribution is an oath covering age, interest and background. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Plain Township Courts and the Franklin County Courthouse
Plain Township is home to 1,946 people living outside any city or village. The Franklin County Courthouse, 345 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 14.3 miles away. A municipal or county court takes the evictions, small claims and similar smaller cases, and the clerk of the filing court will confirm which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Plain Township
R.C. 1923.04 has landlords give written notice to leave at least three days before filing, by certified mail, in hand or at the home. See the eviction guide. R.C. 1923.06 requires service of the filed case's summons at least seven days in advance of trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Plain Township
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, 7333 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054, (614) 775-6600, is 0.8 miles away; Mount Carmel St Ann's, 500 South Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 546-4034, is 8.0 miles away; and Mount Carmel East & West, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213, (614) 234-5000, is 8.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) says exactly who may serve a subpoena. See UIDDA for witnesses elsewhere.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Plain Township
ZIP codes 43054 and 43081 apply. Jefferson and Blendon townships are neighbors in Franklin County, Jersey and Monroe townships and the city of Pataskala are in Licking County, and Harlem Township is in Delaware County. See the Franklin County page.
Plain Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 requires an affidavit showing diligence.
How do I serve a township?
Trustees, the township clerk and the county prosecutor are who Civ.R. 4.2 lists.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) provides a six-month service period with a good-cause exception.