Warren Township in Jefferson County is 12.7 miles from the courthouse in Steubenville and has neighbors in Belmont County too, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The order page takes each job, the tier sets the turnaround, and a signed proof of service comes by email after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Warren Township
If the filing date is far off, Standard Service at $185 is enough, with a first attempt within 5 business days. A closer date calls for Rush Service at $225, with the first attempt within 48 hours. When time is almost gone, there is 24-Hour Service at $265, which aims at a first attempt within 24 hours and is not promised anywhere; it turns on when the order is placed and which servers are free. Added attempts cost $25 each. See the rates page.
Jefferson County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the default; with a written request for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Jefferson County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
A sheriff's deputy might seem the obvious person to serve, and in Ohio the sheriff does have a defined role under Civ.R. 4.1, but only after the plaintiff files a written request. The alternative is a person the court designates by an order that runs up to a year. A server who cannot complete delivery in 28 days returns the process with reasons. The sheriff versus private server article compares the two.
Warren Township Courts and the Jefferson County Courthouse
Warren Township has trustees and no court. The Jefferson County Courthouse, 301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952, houses Common Pleas and is 12.7 miles away. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases belong to a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court can say which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Warren Township
The first paper in an eviction is a landlord's written notice to leave, delivered at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04); see the eviction guide for its content. A court summons served less than seven days before trial would fall short.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Warren Township
East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935, (740) 633-1100, is 6.7 miles away. Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952, (740) 264-7212, is 12.2 miles away, and Harrison Community Hospital, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, (740) 942-8625, is 14.4 miles away. The server of a subpoena must be someone listed in Civ.R. 45(B). For other states, see the UIDDA article.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Warren Township
ZIP codes 43943, 43963 and 43971 apply. In Jefferson County, Wells Township is 5.4 miles away, Mount Pleasant Township 6.1 and Smithfield Township 6.4. Pease Township in Belmont County is 6.8 miles away.
Warren Township Process Server FAQ
What if a certified mailing is refused?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff under Civ.R. 4.6 and can send ordinary mail on request.
How long do I have to complete service?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months.
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2 covers the agent, an officer, or a manager or member.