Richland Township, a Logan County township spanning two ZIP codes, is 9.8 miles from Bellefontaine and its courthouse, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The order form offers Standard, Rush and 24-Hour timing, and you receive a signed proof of service by email after any successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Richland Township
First attempts and prices pair up like this: within 5 business days at $185 for Standard Service; within 48 hours at $225 for Rush Service; and within 24 hours at $265 for 24-Hour Service, the last depending on submission time and server availability in the area. If the papers cannot be delivered, you can purchase more attempts at $25. Start with the rates page and move to the order form.
Logan County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Unless the plaintiff says otherwise, the clerk sends certified mail. A plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service shifts delivery to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Logan County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Every Logan County summons begins under Civ.R. 4.1(A) with the clerk's mailing. Carriers under 4.1(B) and (C) are limited to the sheriff, a municipal court's bailiff and a court-designated person, each acting only on a written request. A designation order is good for a year at most. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Richland Township Courts and the Logan County Courthouse
Bellefontaine hosts Logan County's Court of Common Pleas in the Logan County Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, 9.8 miles from the township. Lower-level civil matters, from evictions to small claims, are for a municipal or county court, which the filing clerk can name.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Richland Township
Before an eviction case, a landlord has to send a written notice to leave, at least three days ahead (R.C. 1923.04), mailed certified, handed over or left at the home. The eviction guide shows the required wording. After filing, expect the summons to be served at least seven days ahead of trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Richland Township
Mary Rutan Hospital, 205 Palmer Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, (937) 651-3257, is 9.3 miles away; Hardin Memorial Hospital, 921 East Franklin Street, Kenton, OH 43326, (419) 673-0761, is 14.8 miles away; and Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery, 801 Medical Drive, Suite B, Lima, OH 45804, (419) 224-7586, is 20.4 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) says exactly who can serve a subpoena. Out-of-state witnesses require UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Richland Township
ZIP codes 43310 and 43324 apply. McArthur, Stokes, Washington and Rushcreek townships are neighbors in Logan County. See the Logan County page.
Richland Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 requires an affidavit, so keep a record of your searching.
How do I serve a business or a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 distinguishes the two: agents or officers for businesses, and trustees or the clerk for townships.