Reno is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, and a process server can deliver papers there for a lawsuit: summonses, complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and related court documents. Order through the order form as Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service; the signed proof of service is emailed once delivery succeeds. The Census counted 1,129 people in this Census-designated place in 2020, all within Marietta Township, and there is no city or village government; the township's trustees govern it.
What a Process Server Costs in Reno
The cheapest route is Standard Service: $185, first attempt within 5 business days. When the deadline is tighter, Rush Service runs $225 with a first attempt within 48 hours. The fastest tier, 24-Hour Service, costs $265 for a first attempt within 24 hours, yet the rates page notes it is not assured; for Reno, it turns on the hour the order comes in and on server availability. Further attempts cost $25 per attempt.
Washington County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A clerk mails nearly every Ohio summons by certified mail first. The plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service is what brings in the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve a Summons in Washington County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, a common pleas summons for hand delivery in Reno goes to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, and a municipal court gives its summons to its bailiff. Courts can also designate a person by order, valid up to a year, who swears to the 4.1(D) requirements such as being 18 or older and having no stake in the case. Residence service means leaving papers at the usual home with a suitable resident. A server who has not succeeded within 28 days returns the papers with the reasons.
Reno Courts and the Washington County Courthouse
The Washington County Court of Common Pleas is in the Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, about 4.5 miles from Reno and sharing its ZIP code. Small claims (up to $6,000), evictions and other lower-level civil cases are heard in a municipal or county court instead. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, and the filing court's clerk confirms which court has the address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Reno
Written Notice
Landlords give at least three days' written notice to leave before filing (R.C. 1923.04); our eviction notice page covers the content.
Summons
At least seven days before trial, says R.C. 1923.06; the clerk explains the service method.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Reno
Both listed hospitals are in Marietta. Selby General Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 568-2000, is about 5.3 miles away; Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, (740) 374-1400, is about 5.6. Subpoenas for their records are served by those Civ.R. 45(B) allows (a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, deputy, attorney or court-designated person), and a records-only recipient has 14 days to serve written objections. No police department is listed for Reno, so the Washington County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement contact.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Reno
Reno uses ZIP 45750. Marietta Township is about 2.1 miles away, Marietta about 4.5 and Newport Township about 5.8. The Washington County page covers the county.
Reno Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
After a diligence affidavit, Civ.R. 4.4 permits service by publication for six successive weeks.
When must the defendant be served?
Within six months of filing under Civ.R. 4(E), unless good cause is shown.
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2 points to its agent, an officer or, for an LLC, a manager or member.