The courthouse in Newark is 11.5 miles from St. Albans Township, a Licking County township where a process server can serve summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The online order form has Standard, Rush and 24-Hour options, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in St. Albans Township
Your budget decides the tier: Standard Service, $185, for a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, for a first attempt within 48 hours; or 24-Hour Service, $265, for a first attempt within 24 hours, which depends on submission time and server availability in the area. A new try after a delivery falls short is $25. The rates page and order page are online.
Licking County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Absent any request, the clerk mails the summons by certified mail. Personal or residence service, once requested in writing, goes to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Licking County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Rule 4.1 is plain about the starting line: the clerk mails, and anything beyond mail requires a written request. That request unlocks service by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person the court designates, who must satisfy the rule's requirements and whose designation lasts up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
St. Albans Township Courts and the Licking County Courthouse
Of 2,055 people counted in the township, none live in a city or village. The Licking County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Newark, OH 43055, is 11.5 miles away and houses the Court of Common Pleas. A municipal or county court hears smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the filing clerk can confirm which court applies.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in St. Albans Township
A tenant must receive written notice to leave at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04); certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home are all allowed. See the eviction guide for wording. Under R.C. 1923.06, seven days is the cutoff for serving the filed case's summons ahead of the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near St. Albans Township
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, 7333 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054, (614) 775-6600, is 9.0 miles away; Licking Memorial Hospital, 1320 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055, (740) 348-4000, is 9.1 miles away; and Mount Carmel East & West, 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213, (614) 234-5000, is 13.8 miles away. A subpoena can be served only by a person within Civ.R. 45(B)'s list. Witnesses in other states are handled through UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around St. Albans Township
ZIP 43001 covers the township. Granville, Jersey, Harrison, Liberty and McKean townships and the city of Pataskala (6.8 miles away) are neighbors in Licking County. See the Licking County page.
St. Albans Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication, under Civ.R. 4.4, rests on a sworn account of how hard you looked.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person (Civ.R. 4.1).