Scioto Township, Jackson County, is 7.0 miles from the courthouse in Jackson, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour tiers are chosen online, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Scioto Township
You can think of the tiers as three clocks. Standard Service, $185, runs five business days to a first attempt. Rush Service, $225, runs 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, runs one day when submission time and server availability in the area allow. If a delivery isn't completed, extra attempts cost $25 each. Read the rates page first, then use the order form.
Jackson County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Mailing is the clerk's first move. A plaintiff's written request for hand delivery brings in a sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Jackson County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
In Civ.R. 4.1 terms, the clerk is the default server, and everyone else needs a written request first. Those everyone-elses are the sheriff of the county where the party is found, a municipal bailiff, and a person designated by court order. The designation lasts up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Scioto Township Courts and the Jackson County Courthouse
Nobody among the township's 1,938 residents lives in a city or village. The Jackson County Courthouse, 226 East Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 7.0 miles away. Evictions and small claims go to a municipal or county court, which the filing clerk can name.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Scioto Township
R.C. 1923.04 asks a landlord for written notice to leave, at least three days before filing, sent by certified mail, handed over or left at the home. See the eviction guide. Once filed, the case's summons must be served under R.C. 1923.06 no later than a week before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Scioto Township
Holzer Medical Center Jackson, 500 Burlington Road, Jackson, OH 45640, (740) 395-8500, is 6.1 miles away; Adena Pike Medical Center, 100 Dawn Lane, Waverly, OH 45690, (740) 947-2186, is 17.1 miles away; and Southern Ohio Medical Center, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, (740) 356-8435, is 20.7 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) sets out who can serve a subpoena. Out-of-state witnesses involve UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Scioto Township
ZIP codes 45613 and 45640 apply. Franklin, Liberty and Lick townships and the city of Jackson (6.3 miles) are neighbors in Jackson County, Marion Township is in Pike County, and Madison Township is in Scioto County. See the Jackson County page.
Scioto Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication, under Civ.R. 4.4, comes only after you show you looked hard.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, with good cause as the only usual exception (Civ.R. 4(E)).