Auburn Township in Tuscarawas County stretches across three ZIP codes, and anyone with court papers for it can order a process server online. Summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and similar papers are accepted at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Auburn Township
From slowest to fastest, Standard Service, $185, starts with a first attempt inside 5 business days, and Rush Service, $225, narrows that to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, shoots for within 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. When delivery cannot be completed, an extra attempt costs $25. See the rates page and the order form.
Tuscarawas County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the standard path. Only when the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service do the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server get involved.
Who May Serve Papers in Tuscarawas County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 covers two situations that readers often confuse. Clerk mail works without any request, while personal or residence service requires one. A court-designated server, for instance, is not simply someone you hire; a judge must name the person by order.
Auburn Township Courts and the Tuscarawas County Courthouse
At 101 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, the Tuscarawas County Courthouse houses Common Pleas and sits 9.4 miles from Auburn Township. A municipal or county court is the venue for small claims, evictions and other minor civil matters, and its clerk is the person to ask whether it covers a given address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Auburn Township
The landlord's first paper in an eviction is the written notice to leave, due at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04). It can go certified, by hand or to the home, and the eviction guide says what it must contain. When the case is filed, R.C. 1923.06 puts the summons deadline at seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Auburn Township
Union Hospital (659 Boulevard, Dover, OH 44622, (330) 343-3311) is the nearest at 9.4 miles. Pomerene Hospital, 981 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH 44654, (330) 674-1015, is 14.4 miles away, and Twin City Medical Center, 819 North First Street, Dennison, OH 44621, (740) 922-2800, is 15.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists the people who may serve a subpoena and requires a return to be filed. For witnesses elsewhere, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Auburn Township
Mail comes through 43840, 44663 and 44681. Sugar Creek, Bucks, York and Dover townships are in Tuscarawas County, and Clark Township, 6.6 miles away, is in Holmes County. The Tuscarawas County page has the rest.
Auburn Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Write to the clerk and ask for ordinary mail with a certificate of mailing (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) sets six months.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
The sheriff, a bailiff or a person designated by court order (Civ.R. 4.1).