Sharon Township in Franklin County has its own police department and reaches three ZIP codes, 10.1 miles from the courthouse in Columbus, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Orders are placed online as Standard, Rush or 24-Hour, with the signed proof of service emailed after delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Sharon Township
This is the Columbus area, where 24-hour first attempts are most practical for orders received early in the day. 24-Hour Service, $265, aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability depending on submission time and server availability in the area. Rush Service, $225, is for a first attempt within 48 hours, and Standard Service, $185, for a first attempt within 5 business days. A new attempt after a failed delivery costs $25. See the rates page and order.
Franklin County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A clerk-mailed certified summons is the default. If the plaintiff files a written request for hand delivery, a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server serves the papers.
Who May Serve Papers in Franklin County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Filers in Franklin County follow the same Civ.R. 4.1 ladder as everyone: mail, then a written request, then the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. The court-designated person serves under an order lasting up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Sharon Township Courts and the Franklin County Courthouse
Columbus's Franklin County Courthouse, 345 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, is the Common Pleas courthouse, 10.1 miles from Sharon Township. Lower-level civil cases, including evictions and small claims, go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can name the court covering an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Sharon Township
A landlord's written notice to leave must be given at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in hand or at the home. See the eviction guide. R.C. 1923.06 wants a filed case's summons served a week or more before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Sharon Township
The Sharon Township Police Department, 95 E Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085, (614) 885-5115, comes from a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Mount Carmel St Ann's, 500 South Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 546-4034, is 3.7 miles away; Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214, (614) 566-5000, is 4.9 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve; see UIDDA for other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sharon Township
ZIP codes 43081, 43085 and 43235 apply. Perry Township, the city of Westerville and the city of Columbus are neighbors in Franklin County, and Columbus City, Orange and Liberty townships are in Delaware County. See the Franklin County page.
Sharon Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor can be served for a township (Civ.R. 4.2).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 publication, supported by an affidavit.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months from the filing date.