Troy Township, Athens County, sits 18.8 miles from the courthouse in Athens, farther than most, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers to people among the 2,034 residents counted outside any village or city. Orders are placed online in Standard, Rush or 24-Hour, and after any successful delivery you are emailed a signed proof of service.
What a Process Server Costs in Troy Township
Standard Service, $185, is the baseline, with a first attempt within 5 business days. A shorter wait costs more: Rush Service, $225, for a first attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service, $265, for a first attempt within 24 hours, where submission time and server availability in the area decide. Unfinished deliveries can be retried for $25 per attempt. See the rates page and the order page.
Athens County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Ohio clerks usually mail summonses by certified mail. A written request for personal or residence service puts the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server in charge instead.
Who May Serve Papers in Athens County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, a plaintiff's written request is what turns mail into hand delivery by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. Designation is by application and oath, and the order lasts at most a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires. Our sheriff versus private server guide lays out the choice.
Troy Township Courts and the Athens County Courthouse
The Athens County Courthouse, 1 South Court Street, Athens, OH 45701, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 18.8 miles from Troy Township. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases belong to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court confirms which one.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Troy Township
Landlords must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in hand or at the home. The eviction guide covers wording. The filed summons must then be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Troy Township
Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-5551, is 19.5 miles away; Marietta Memorial Hospital, 401 Matthew Street, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 374-1400, is 21.8 miles away; and Selby General Hospital, 1106 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, (740) 568-2000, is 23.0 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve subpoenas. Out-of-state witnesses involve UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Troy Township
ZIP codes 45723 and 45739 apply. Carthage and Rome townships are neighbors in Athens County, Decatur and Belpre townships are in Washington County, and Olive and Orange townships are in Meigs County. See the Athens County page.
Troy Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2: serve a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, with a good-cause exception (Civ.R. 4(E)).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
You can ask the clerk for ordinary mail under Civ.R. 4.6.