Richland Township in Guernsey County is 9.3 miles from the courthouse in Cambridge and has two ZIP codes, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The online order form takes each job. Each tier has a different turnaround, and after delivery succeeds a signed proof of service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Richland Township
At the low end, Standard Service is $185 and its first attempt happens within 5 business days. In the middle, Rush Service is $225 and that attempt happens within 48 hours. At the high end, 24-Hour Service is $265 and aims for a day, though the rates page makes no promise and ties it to when the order arrives and who can serve in the area. Additional attempts cost $25 each. See the rates page.
Guernsey County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk mail is the default; a written request for personal or residence service sends the summons to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Guernsey County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Anyone who has watched a mailed summons come back stamped refused knows why Ohio's rules keep a backup. Civ.R. 4.6 supplies it: the clerk notifies the plaintiff, ordinary mail follows on written request, and the answer day runs 28 days from mailing. For hand delivery, Civ.R. 4.1 supplies the sheriff or a court-designated person. The Civ.R. 4.1 article has the details.
Richland Township Courts and the Guernsey County Courthouse
Richland Township has trustees and no court. Cambridge, OH 43725 is the Common Pleas seat, 9.3 miles from the township, and the courthouse is at 801 Wheeling Avenue. Small claims and evictions go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk who receives the filing knows which one applies.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Richland Township
R.C. 1923.04 requires written notice to leave at least three days before an eviction filing, as the eviction guide explains. After the landlord files, summons service has to be at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Richland Township
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, 1341 North Clark Street, Cambridge, OH 43725, (740) 439-8000, is 9.4 miles away, and Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc, 639 West Main Street, Barnesville, OH 43713, (740) 425-3941, is 13.6 miles away. The list of authorized subpoena servers is in Civ.R. 45(B). See the UIDDA article for out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Richland Township
ZIP codes 43778 and 43780 apply. All neighbors are in Guernsey County: Center Township at 5.7 miles, Wills Township at 5.8, Valley Township at 7.0 and Jackson Township at 7.1.
Richland Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2: a trustee, the clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication on affidavit.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).