Butler Township, in Darke County, is a spread-out township of about 1,166 people outside any city or village, and a process server can be ordered online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour tiers apply, and a signed proof of service is emailed when a delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Butler Township
Standard Service, $185, fits papers with a few days to spare, since the first attempt is within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, steps up to a first attempt within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service tier, $265, is for those who want a first attempt within 24 hours, with the caveat that submission time and server availability in the area decide whether that can happen. Each additional attempt after an incomplete delivery is $25. Prices are repeated on the rates page; start at the order form.
Darke County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Ohio clerks mail summonses unless told otherwise. If the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service, a sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server is the one who delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Darke County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1(D) lists what a court-designated server must be: at least 18, not a party or relative of one, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, with valid government photo ID. The server must also be free of certain convictions in the last ten years. Designation is by court order after an application, and it is separate from the clerk's mail.
Butler Township Courts and the Darke County Courthouse
Common Pleas sits at the Darke County Courthouse, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331, 9.3 miles from Butler Township. Municipal or county courts hear small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil matters, so ask the clerk of the court where you intend to file which one covers the address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Butler Township
An eviction case cannot be filed until the written notice to leave has been given at least three days earlier (R.C. 1923.04). That notice may be mailed by certified mail, handed over, or left at the home, and it carries required content explained in the eviction guide. Under R.C. 1923.06, the summons in the filed case is served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Butler Township
Wayne Hospital, 835 Sweitzer St, Greenville, OH 45331, (937) 548-1141, is the closest, at 8.4 miles. Kettering Health Troy, 600 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 980-7000, is 23.9 miles away, and Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N Dixie Highway, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 440-7853, is 24.4 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) governs who may serve a subpoena; for another state's witness, use UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Butler Township
ZIP codes 45304, 45331 and 45346 reach into the township. Neave, Twin, Harrison and Van Buren townships are neighbors in Darke County, while Monroe Township, 6.4 miles away, and another Harrison Township, 8.8 miles away, are in Preble County. The Darke County page offers more.
Butler Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
Under Civ.R. 4.1, the sheriff, a bailiff or a person designated by court order, with the designation limited to a year.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Request ordinary mail with a certificate of mailing, in writing (Civ.R. 4.6).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication is available under Civ.R. 4.4 once an affidavit describes your search.