Continental is a Putnam County village with its own listed police department, and a process server ordered online can deliver its summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Papers can go at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and the server's signed proof of service is sent to your email after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Continental
The slow lane is Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. The middle lane is Rush Service, $225, with one within 48 hours. The fast lane is 24-Hour Service, $265, which aims at 24 hours and relies on submission time and server availability in the area. Retrying an incomplete delivery costs $25 per added attempt. The rates page and the order form are one click away.
Putnam County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Mail comes first, certified, from the clerk. Writing to the clerk for personal or residence service puts the delivery with the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Putnam County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 limits hand delivery to the sheriff, bailiffs and court-designated persons, and requires a written request first. A person seeking designation applies under oath, and the order can last up to one year.
Continental Courts and the Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County's Common Pleas courthouse is at 245 East Main Street, Ottawa, OH 45875, 13.0 miles from Continental. Small claims, evictions and the like belong to a municipal or county court, and that court's clerk can say whether an address falls under it.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Continental
An eviction starts with the landlord's written notice to leave, given at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04) by certified mail, by hand or at the home. The eviction guide covers its content. Once the case is filed, R.C. 1923.06 wants the summons served a full seven days or more before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Continental
The police department is listed at 102 North Main Street, Continental, OH 45831, (419) 596-3833, in a federal directory, and you should confirm with the Continental Police Department before sending a records subpoena. Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital, 1404 East Second Street, Defiance, OH 43512, (419) 782-8444, is 13.2 miles away; Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, 1200 Ralston Avenue, Defiance, OH 43512, (419) 783-6955, is 14.9 miles away; and Paulding County Hospital, 1035 West Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879, (419) 399-4080, is 17.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve a subpoena; UIDDA handles out-of-state witnesses.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Continental
Continental's ZIP code is 45831. Palmer and Greensburg townships, 5.8 and 6.2 miles away, are in Putnam County, and Brown Township, 6.3 miles away, is in Paulding County. The Putnam County page has more.
Continental Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
Ordinary mail by written request to the clerk (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2: company agents and officers; for a village, the responsible officer or solicitor.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).