Union Township, Fayette County, is next to the county seat of Washington Court House, and a process server there can take summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers through the online order form. The speeds are Standard, Rush and 24-Hour. Delivered papers come back with a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Union Township
Prices do not shrink because a township is near its courthouse. Standard Service runs $185 and starts with a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service runs $225 and starts with a first attempt within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service runs $265 and aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, with the rates page noting that the speed is not promised and depends on submission time and server availability. For a failed delivery, add $25 per attempt to try again.
Fayette County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most summonses in Fayette County go out as the clerk's certified mail. If the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server takes over. The Fayette County page has more.
Who May Serve Papers in Fayette County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
An Ohio plaintiff cannot choose any helpful acquaintance. Civ.R. 4.1 provides clerk mail, or hand delivery by the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff within that court's territory, or a person designated by court order. Applicants for designation swear to the 4.1(D) list, including being 18 or older, not a party, and not on probation or parole.
Union Township Courts and the Fayette County Courthouse
The Fayette County Courthouse, 110 East Court Street, Washington Court House, OH 43160, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 2.5 miles from the township in a straight line. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk where the case is filed tells you which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Union Township
Before filing, a landlord gives written notice to leave, at least three days ahead; the eviction guide lists the content. Seven days before the trial is the last day the filed case's summons should be served.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Union Township
Adena Fayette Medical Center, 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH 43160, (740) 335-1210, is 2.7 miles away, and the other two are well out: Greenfield Area Medical Center at 15.4 miles and Trihealth Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington at 21.1 miles. Under Civ.R. 45(B), a subpoena is for a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person to serve. Witnesses in other states are covered by R.C. 2319.09. Police-wise, the township has no listed department.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Union Township
ZIP 43160 covers the township. Washington Court House sits right beside it, with Jefferson Township, Wayne Township and Perry Township a little farther out.
Union Township Process Server FAQ
What is a court-designated process server?
A person named in a court order under Civ.R. 4.1(E), for up to a year, after an oath about the 4.1(D) requirements.
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor, under Civ.R. 4.2.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication, weekly for six weeks, under Civ.R. 4.4.