Madison County's Pleasant Township, with 1,323 residents outside any village or city, can be reached by a process server for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers, ordered at the order page. Whichever of Standard, Rush or 24-Hour you choose, you receive the signed proof of service by email after delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Pleasant Township
The county seat, London, is 13.1 miles away in a straight line, and Columbus-area hospitals appear in the listing, but delivery pricing stays simple. Standard Service is $185 with a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service is $225 with one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service is $265 with one aimed within 24 hours, never promised by the rates page. Each new attempt after a failed delivery costs $25 (rates).
Madison County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
By default the clerk mails the summons. With a written request from the plaintiff, the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Madison County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
The hand-delivery provisions of Civ.R. 4.1 are (B) for personal service and (C) for residence service. Each needs the plaintiff's written request. The clerk then delivers the process to the sheriff, to the bailiff of a municipal court, or to a person designated by court order.
Pleasant Township Courts and the Madison County Courthouse
The county courthouse in London, at 1 North Main Street, is where Common Pleas sits, 13.1 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims and eviction filings go to a municipal or county court instead, and the clerk can tell you which one.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Pleasant Township
A written notice to leave, delivered at least three days before filing, comes first in an eviction (R.C. 1923.04). The case summons must then be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06). See the eviction guide.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Pleasant Township
The listing starts with Madison Health at 210 North Main Street in London, (740) 845-7000, 13.7 miles off. Adena Fayette Medical Center, (740) 335-1210, is 14.8 miles away, and Doctors Hospital in Columbus 17.1 miles away. The subpoena server must be among the people Civ.R. 45(B) lists.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Pleasant Township
ZIP 43143 applies. Fairfield Township, 7.6 miles away, is in Madison County; Darby Township (5.2 miles) and Monroe Township (8.2) are in Pickaway County, and Madison Township, 5.4 miles away, is in Fayette County.
Pleasant Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months from filing (Civ.R. 4(E)).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
An affidavit of reasonable diligence supports publication under Civ.R. 4.4.
How do I serve a township?
Through a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).