Wayne Township in Jefferson County sits 10.9 miles from the courthouse in Steubenville, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour timing are online options, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Wayne Township
Prices follow speed. Standard Service, $185, is cheapest, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, costs more and starts a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, costs the most and aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability depending on submission time and server availability in the area. A further attempt after a failed delivery costs $25. See the rates page or order.
Jefferson County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The default is the clerk sending the summons by mail. A plaintiff's written request for hand delivery puts a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server on the case.
Who May Serve Papers in Jefferson County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
In Jefferson County the clerk starts the process by mail, and Civ.R. 4.1 allows a written request to redirect it to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. The court-designated route involves an application, an oath and a one-year limit. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Wayne Township Courts and the Jefferson County Courthouse
Wayne Township's 1,906 people live outside any city or village. The Jefferson County Courthouse, 301 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 10.9 miles away. A municipal or county court handles lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the filing clerk can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Wayne Township
A landlord's pre-suit notice to leave must be written and delivered at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, in hand or at the home. The eviction guide has the wording rules. R.C. 1923.06 has the filed summons served no fewer than seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Wayne Township
Harrison Community Hospital, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, (740) 942-8625, is 9.8 miles away; Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West, 380 Summit Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952, (740) 264-7212, is 10.3 miles away; and East Ohio Regional Hospital, 90 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935, (740) 633-1100, is 16.6 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) names the permitted subpoena servers. Out-of-state witnesses involve UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Wayne Township
ZIP 43910 covers the township. Smithfield, Cross Creek, Wells, Salem and Island Creek townships are neighbors in Jefferson County. See the Jefferson County page.
Wayne Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months is Civ.R. 4(E)'s limit, with a good-cause exception.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Only those Civ.R. 4.1 names: sheriff, municipal bailiff, court-designated person.