Washington Township sits in Hocking County about 6.4 miles from Logan, the county seat, and a process server for it can be ordered online. Summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers are accepted at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Washington Township
Consider the three prices. Standard Service runs $185, with the first attempt inside 5 business days, whereas Rush Service runs $225, with the first attempt inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $265 and aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, dependent on submission time and server availability in the area. A delivery that cannot be finished can be retried for $25 per added attempt. The rates page shows them, and the order form takes your job.
Hocking County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Summonses are mailed by the clerk, certified, unless the plaintiff files a written request. Under that request, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers in person or at the residence.
Who May Serve Papers in Hocking County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 shapes who delivers. It names clerk mail as the first method, then, on written request, the sheriff of the county where the party is found, a municipal court's bailiff, or a person designated by court order. A designated person applies under oath and acts for up to one year.
Washington Township Courts and the Hocking County Courthouse
The Hocking County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138, is where Common Pleas sits, 6.4 miles from Washington Township. Municipal or county courts take the smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the clerk of the filing court is the one to ask about coverage of an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Washington Township
Landlords must serve a written notice to leave at least three days before they file (R.C. 1923.04), and certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home are all permitted. The notice must follow content rules, covered in the eviction guide. Filing the case brings R.C. 1923.06 into play, which sets a seven-day minimum between summons service and trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Washington Township
Hocking Valley Community Hospital, 601 State Route 664N, Logan, OH 43138, (740) 380-8000, is only 5.0 miles away. Fairfield Medical Center, 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, OH 43130, (740) 687-8000, is 19.2 miles away, and Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 593-5551, is 20.2 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) says who may serve subpoenas; witnesses in other states are reached through UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Washington Township
The township's ZIP code is 43138. Starr and Falls townships are each 6.3 miles away, Laurel Township 7.1 miles away and Green Township 7.4 miles away, all in Hocking County. The Hocking County page has more.
Washington Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 provides for publication on an affidavit that reasonable diligence failed.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Ask the clerk in writing for ordinary mail; see Civ.R. 4.6.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital or out-of-state witness?
Yes: a Civ.R. 45(B) server, or UIDDA for other states.