Butler Township in Mercer County is just 0.4 miles from a hospital in Coldwater and 5.6 miles from the courthouse in Celina, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers to its 1,890 residents outside any city or village. The online form has a speed menu of Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Butler Township
Standard Service, $185, includes a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, includes a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, includes a first attempt within 24 hours, availability depending on submission time and server availability in the area. If a delivery isn't completed, further attempts cost $25 each. See the rates page or order.
Mercer County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerks begin with certified mail. If the plaintiff files a written request for hand delivery, a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server takes it up.
Who May Serve Papers in Mercer County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
In Mercer County, Civ.R. 4.1 allows a plaintiff to request hand delivery but not to perform it. The sheriff, a municipal court bailiff or a court-designated person does that. Designated persons swear to meeting the rule's requirements, such as being at least 18 and not related to a party, and hold the order for up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Butler Township Courts and the Mercer County Courthouse
In Celina, the Mercer County Courthouse, 101 North Main Street, Celina, OH 45822, hears Common Pleas cases and is 5.6 miles from the township. Smaller cases such as evictions go to a municipal or county court, which the filing clerk can name.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Butler Township
A tenant must receive written notice to leave at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home. See the eviction guide. Once filed, the case's summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Butler Township
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, (419) 678-4843, is 0.4 miles away, and Grand Lake Health System, 200 Saint Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885, (419) 394-3335, is 14.4 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) decides who serves a subpoena. For out-of-state witnesses, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Butler Township
ZIP codes 45822 and 45828 apply. Jefferson, Granville, Franklin, Washington, Recovery and Marion townships are neighbors in Mercer County. See the Mercer County page.
Butler Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 depends on an affidavit of diligent search.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back refused?
The plaintiff is notified, and ordinary mail follows on written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 names the trustees, the clerk and the county prosecutor for townships.