Blanchard Township, Putnam County, has the courthouse 5.3 miles away in Ottawa, and its papers, whether summonses, subpoenas or eviction notices, can be sent through a process server ordered online. The three choices are Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a successful delivery brings a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Blanchard Township
Blanchard Township rates run from $185 to $265. Standard Service, $185, means the first attempt is made within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, makes it within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service, $265, aims at 24 hours, with submission time and server availability in the area deciding if that is feasible. A delivery that cannot be completed can be retried at $25 per added attempt. The rates page lists them, and the order form opens a job.
Putnam County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail through the clerk is how a summons starts out. A plaintiff who wants personal or residence service writes to the clerk, and the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Putnam County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 allows Putnam County plaintiffs a choice between the clerk's mail and delivery by hand. Hand delivery is limited to a short list: the sheriff, a municipal bailiff and a person the court has designated. A server who has not served within 28 days returns the process to the clerk with the reasons.
Blanchard Township Courts and the Putnam County Courthouse
Ottawa is where the Putnam County Courthouse, 245 East Main Street, Ottawa, OH 45875, houses Common Pleas, 5.3 miles from the township. Smaller cases, small claims and evictions included, are heard in a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Blanchard Township
Landlords must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), and certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home are all allowed. The eviction guide covers content. The filed summons has to be served seven or more days ahead of trial under R.C. 1923.06.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Blanchard Township
Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau Street, Bluffton, OH 45817, (419) 358-9010, is 10.9 miles away. Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840, (419) 423-4500, is 15.6 miles away, and Lima Memorial Health System, 1001 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, OH 45804, (419) 998-4731, is 22.3 miles away. A subpoena server must be among those in Civ.R. 45(B), and UIDDA handles out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Blanchard Township
ZIP codes 45856 and 45875 apply. Ottawa, Riley, Pleasant and Liberty townships are in Putnam County, and Union Township, 9.0 miles away, is in Hancock County. See the Putnam County page.
Blanchard Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months under Civ.R. 4(E), with an exception for good cause.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
You can ask the clerk in writing to resend by ordinary mail (Civ.R. 4.6).
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital or out-of-state witness?
A hospital can be served by a Civ.R. 45(B) server, and an out-of-state witness through UIDDA.