Center Township, Mercer County, wraps around Celina, which is only 3.7 miles away, and a process server can be ordered online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour; if a delivery succeeds, you will get an emailed copy of the signed proof of service.
What a Process Server Costs in Center Township
Standard Service is the $185 choice, and it starts with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service is the $225 choice, with a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is the $265 choice, intended to produce a first attempt within 24 hours when submission time and server availability in the area line up. If a delivery fails, buy another attempt for $25. The rates page and order form cover the rest.
Mercer County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-mailed certified summonses come first. Any request for personal or residence service has to be written, and the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server then delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Mercer County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1 the clerk records the certified mailing and the signed return receipt, and reports a failed delivery to the plaintiff. If hand delivery is needed, a written request puts the papers with the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated person for up to a year.
Center Township Courts and the Mercer County Courthouse
The Mercer County Courthouse, 101 North Main Street, Celina, OH 45822, houses Common Pleas and is 4.4 miles from the township. Smaller cases such as small claims and evictions are heard in a municipal or county court, and the clerk where you file can confirm which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Center Township
R.C. 1923.04 sets the landlord's first step: a written notice to leave given at least three days before filing. It may be sent certified, handed over or left at the home, and the eviction guide lists the required content. The filed summons must be served at least seven days before the trial, under R.C. 1923.06.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Center Township
Grand Lake Health System, 200 Saint Clair Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885, (419) 394-3335, is 8.6 miles away. Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828, (419) 678-4843, is 10.3 miles away, and Van Wert County Hospital, 1250 S Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891, (419) 238-8627, is 17.7 miles away. A subpoena may be served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, deputy, attorney or court-named person. UIDDA covers witnesses outside Ohio.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Center Township
The ZIP code is 45822. Celina, a city 3.7 miles away, Jefferson Township, 4.5 miles away, and Dublin Township, 8.1 miles away, are in Mercer County, while Noble Township, 6.3 miles away, is in Auglaize County. The Mercer County page has more.
Center Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
The clerk can send ordinary mail if you ask in writing; the answer day then runs from the mailing (Civ.R. 4.6).
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
A sheriff, a bailiff or someone designated by court order, per Civ.R. 4.1.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication, with an affidavit (Civ.R. 4.4).