Pleasants County, WV Legal Document Delivery (3rd Judicial Circuit): Direct process serving in St. Marys (County Seat) and across St. Marys (ZIPs 26170, 26134, 26184). Flat-rate tiers: $65 Standard (3–5 business days), $95 Rush (within 24 hours), and $150 Same-Day along WV Route 2 along the Ohio River and WV Route 16.
Pleasants County Process Server — St. Marys, West Virginia
3rd Judicial Circuit • Pleasants County Courthouse (301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170) • ZIPs: 26170, 26134, 26184
Flat-Rate Private Dispatch vs. Pleasants County Sheriff (`W.Va. Code § 59-1-14`)
When serving civil pleadings issued out of the Pleasants County Courthouse (301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170; Clerk: (304) 684-3513), counsel can dispatch a private process server under W.Va. R. Civ. P. Rule 4(c)(2) or route papers to the sheriff in St. Marys, WV 26170. While the sheriff charges $25 under W.Va. Code § 59-1-14, civil packets often wait 2–4 weeks behind patrol and transport runs to North Central Regional Jail (Greenwood, WV). Our flat-rate structure eliminates mileage fees across 26170, 26134, 26184, accounts for inmate process serving at St. Marys Correctional Center on North Pleasants Highway and industrial shift rotations along the Ohio River, and schedules residential attempts during early morning, evening, and Saturday windows.
| Pleasants County Dispatch Tier | Turnaround | Included Field Attempts & Proof | Flat Fee | Online Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (St. Marys & Countywide) | 3–5 Business Days | Up to 3 attempts along WV Route 2 along the Ohio River and WV Route 16 + Rule 4(l) Notarized Return | $65.00 | Order $65 |
| Priority Rush (Pleasants County) | Within 24 Hours | Next-day priority attempt in St. Marys + Rule 4(l) return | $95.00 | Order $95 |
| Same-Day Emergency | Same Business Day | Same-day attempt for 3rd Judicial Circuit orders | $150.00 | Order $150 |
3rd Judicial Circuit Procedural Checklist (`Rule 4`, `Rule 45` & `§ 55-3A-1`)
Every serve in Pleasants County complies with the 120-day deadline of Rule 4(j) and the Sunday civil prohibition of W.Va. Code § 56-3-16. In Magistrate Court Wrongful Occupation evictions (`W.Va. Code § 55-3A-1`), assigned process servers prioritize swift personal or abode service (family member over age 16 under `Rule 4(d)(1)(B)`) ahead of the 5–10 day hearing. We also serve medical records subpoenas at Camden Clark Medical Center (Parkersburg) and Ritchie Regional Health Center St. Marys Campus (`§ 57-5-4a`), suggestee executions at St. Marys Correctional Center, Pleasants Power Station (Willow Island), Momentive Performance Materials (Friendly/Willow Island border), and Simonton Windows contractors (`§ 38-5A-3`), and witness subpoenas with the statutory $10–$20/day + $0.15/mile each way fee (`§ 59-1-16`).
Cities, Towns & Postal ZIPs Served in Pleasants County
| City / Town | ZIP Code | Pleasants County Highway Corridor | Service Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys, WV | 26170 | County seat along the Ohio River and WV Route 2, home to St. Marys Correctional Center | $65 Standard / $95 Rush / $150 Same-Day |