29th Judicial Circuit Legal Delivery — Mason County (Point Pleasant, WV): Covering the county seat of Point Pleasant and every community across Mason County (Point Pleasant, New Haven, Mason; ZIPs 25550, 25187, 25106, 25082, 25260, 25253). Flat-rate pricing is $65 Standard, $95 Rush, and $150 Same-Day with zero mileage surcharges along US-35 (4-lane corridor connecting I-64 to Ohio), WV Route 2, and WV Route 62.
Mason County Process Server — Point Pleasant, West Virginia
29th Judicial Circuit • Mason County Courthouse (200 Sixth Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550) • ZIPs: 25550, 25187, 25106, 25082, 25260, 25253
Serving Pleadings Filed at the Mason County Courthouse in Point Pleasant
Litigants prosecuting Circuit Court civil suits, Family Court modifications, or Magistrate Court claims in Mason County file at the Mason County Courthouse, located at 200 Sixth Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 (Circuit Clerk: (304) 675-4400). Under W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4(c)(2), any credible non-party adult age 18 or older may serve summonses, complaints, and subpoenas without waiting on the sheriff queue in Point Pleasant, WV 25550 (`W.Va. Code § 59-1-14`). Assigned process servers account for barge/maritime workers along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers and construction/steel plant contractors along WV Route 2 in Apple Grove and New Haven and complete morning, evening, and Saturday knocks within the 120-day Rule 4(j) deadline.
| Dispatch Level (Point Pleasant) | First Knock | Included Coverage & Affidavit | Rate | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Dispatch | 3–5 Business Days | 3 morning/evening/Saturday attempts + notarized Rule 4(l) Return | $65.00 | Select $65 |
| 24-Hour Rush | Within 24 Hours | Priority field routing in Point Pleasant & Point Pleasant, New Haven, Mason | $95.00 | Select $95 |
| Same-Day Courier | Same Day | Immediate departure for urgent 29th Judicial Circuit hearing dates | $150.00 | Select $150 |
West Virginia Statutory Standards & Local Intake Hubs
- Family-Member Abode Delivery (`Rule 4(d)(1)(B)`): Valid at the defendant's dwelling house in Mason County by delivering copies to a residing family member over the age of 16 and advising them of the purport.
- Magistrate Wrongful Occupation (`W.Va. Code § 55-3A-1`): Fast turnaround ahead of the mandatory 5-to-10 judicial day eviction hearing in Point Pleasant.
- Hospital & Employer Delivery: Direct subpoena and suggestee execution (`W.Va. Code § 38-5A-3`) service at Rivers Health (Marshall Health Network) at 2520 Valley Drive, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 and Rivers Health, Nucor Steel West Virginia (Apple Grove), APG Polyolefins, Mountaineer Power Plant (New Haven), and Amherst Madison marine repair yards, with statutory witness fees (`$10–$20/day + $0.15/mile each way` under `§ 59-1-16`) advanced when required.
- Inmate Service (`Rule 4(d)(4)`): Coordinated intake through jail administration at Western Regional Jail (Barboursville, WV).
Mason County Municipal & ZIP Code Directory
| Locality & Postal Code | Courthouse & Highway Notes | Applicable WV Rule | Rate Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant (ZIP 25550) | County seat at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |
| New Haven (ZIP 25265) | Northern Mason County Ohio River town along WV Route 62 | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |
| Mason (ZIP 25260) | Ohio River bridge town opposite Pomeroy, Ohio | W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4 & Rule 45 | $65 / $95 / $150 flat rate |