Sutton Township in Meigs County has two ZIP codes and the village of Pomeroy 6.8 miles away, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Orders are placed online. Turnaround follows the tier you pick, and each completed delivery brings a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Sutton Township
The three prices are $185, $225 and $265. Standard Service at $185 is paired with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $225 is paired with 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 is paired with a 24-hour target, and the rates page warns it is not promised, since it depends on submission time and who can serve in the area. An added attempt costs $25. See the rates page.
Meigs County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Absent a written request for personal or residence service, summonses ride in the clerk's certified mail; the request hands them to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Meigs County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
On a map this rural, it is tempting to ask a relative to deliver a summons, but Civ.R. 4.1 does not let a party or a party's family serve original process. Court designation, up to a year, goes to a person who is not a party or related to one and meets the rule's other requirements. Ask the clerk what the court expects, and see the Civ.R. 4.1 article.
Sutton Township Courts and the Meigs County Courthouse
Sutton Township has trustees and no court. At 100 East 2nd Street in Pomeroy, OH 45769, the Meigs County Courthouse hosts Common Pleas, 6.8 miles from the township. The filing clerk can tell you which municipal or county court takes small claims and evictions for a given address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Sutton Township
A tenant is entitled to written notice to leave at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04); the eviction guide has the content rules. The court summons must be in the tenant's hands a full seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Sutton Township
Only two hospitals appear in the listing, both far off: Holzer Medical Center, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631, (740) 446-5030, at 20.6 miles, and Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-5551, at 25.0 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) limits subpoena servers to the people it names. For a witness in another state, see the UIDDA article.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sutton Township
ZIP codes 45771 and 45779 apply. In Meigs County, Chester Township is 5.2 miles away, the village of Pomeroy 6.8 and Salisbury Township 8.6.
Sutton Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified summons come back unclaimed?
Civ.R. 4.6 covers it.
How do I serve a township?
For townships, Civ.R. 4.2 calls for a trustee, the clerk or the county prosecutor.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).