Washington Township, in Union County, has 4,339 residents outside any city or village in two ZIP codes, both shared with Dublin, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Use the order form. Standard Service ($185) brings a first attempt within 5 business days. Step up to Rush Service ($225) and expect one within 48 hours. The fastest, 24-Hour Service ($265), is aimed at 24 hours. Papers delivered mean a signed proof of service in your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Washington Township
Washington Township exists in Union, Delaware and Franklin counties alike, and two of the three appear in this township's neighbor list, so check the county. As for price, Columbus is one of the six areas the rates page names for 24-Hour Service and two hospitals on this list are in Dublin, but $265 is still only an aim at a first attempt within 24 hours, hinging on early orders and server availability. Rush Service ($225) is aimed at 48 hours; Standard Service ($185) at 5 business days; a retry costs $25. See rates.
Union County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's default is a mailed certified summons. Put a request for hand or residence service to the clerk in writing and the papers go to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Union County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
A defendant at an address in the Delaware County or Franklin County Washington Townships would be reached through that county's sheriff, since Civ.R. 4.1 sends the papers to the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found. A court-designated person may serve in the alternative, for up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Washington Township Courts and the Union County Courthouse
The Union County Courthouse, 215 West 5th Street, Marysville, OH 43040, is the Common Pleas courthouse and is 12.3 miles from the township in a straight line. Evictions, small claims and similar cases go to a municipal or county court, and its clerk can tell you whether it covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Washington Township
A written notice to leave must be given at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. The eviction guide has the content rules. The case summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06); the clerk can explain how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Washington Township
Subpoena service, per Civ.R. 45(B), belongs to sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, attorneys and court-designated persons. Hospitals: Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Avenue, Dublin, OH 43016, (614) 544-8000, 2.6 miles; Mount Carmel Dublin, 4105 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43016, (380) 898-9000, 3.0 miles; Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214, (614) 566-5000, 10.5 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Washington Township
ZIP codes 43016 and 43017. Neighbors: Jerome Township in Union County; Concord Township and another Washington Township in Delaware County; and another Washington Township in Franklin County. Union County.
Washington Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A township summons goes to a trustee, the township's clerk or the county prosecutor, says Civ.R. 4.2.
Why did my certified summons come back unclaimed?
Ask the clerk in writing for ordinary mail (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).