Washington Township in Logan County reaches three ZIP codes and 2,094 residents outside any village or city, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. An online order offers three speeds, Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a successful delivery ends with a signed proof of service in your inbox.
What a Process Server Costs in Washington Township
The three tiers: Standard Service, $185, starts a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, starts one within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service, $265, starts one within 24 hours, where availability depends on submission time and server availability in the area. If a delivery can't be finished, another attempt costs $25. The rates page has the figures and the order page takes it from there.
Logan County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail through the clerk is the usual method. Where a plaintiff has asked the clerk in writing for personal or residence service, the work goes to a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Logan County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The sheriff, a municipal bailiff and a court-designated person are the three possible hand-delivery routes under Civ.R. 4.1, and every one begins with a written request to the clerk. A designated server must be 18 or older, not a party, and a U.S. citizen or legal resident, among other listed conditions. Ask the clerk what your court requires. For unreturned mail, see the unclaimed certified mail guide.
Washington Township Courts and the Logan County Courthouse
The Logan County Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, is 8.0 miles from Washington Township and holds the Court of Common Pleas. A municipal or county court handles the small claims, evictions and other modest civil cases, and the filing clerk can confirm which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Washington Township
Before suing, a landlord gives written notice to leave at least three days ahead (R.C. 1923.04); it may be mailed certified, handed over or left at the home. The eviction guide explains required content. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 requires the summons to be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Washington Township
Mary Rutan Hospital, 205 Palmer Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, (937) 651-3257, is 7.9 miles away; Wilson Memorial Hospital, 915 West Michigan Street, Sidney, OH 45365, (937) 498-5405, is 17.2 miles away; and Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery, 801 Medical Drive, Suite B, Lima, OH 45804, (419) 224-7586, is 21.9 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) controls who may serve a subpoena, with the fees allowed by law tendered. A witness who lives outside Ohio is reached through UIDDA, filed with the clerk where the discovery is sought.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Washington Township
ZIP codes 43318, 43333 and 43348 reach the township. Harrison, McArthur, Stokes and Richland townships neighbor it in Logan County. See the Logan County page.
Washington Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months after filing, and good cause is the only usual excuse for going past it.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave at least three days before filing, with the required content (R.C. 1923.04).