Cridersville is an Auglaize County village of 1,798 people with a police department of its own, and a process server there handles summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers 6.3 miles from the courthouse in Wapakoneta. You place the order online with a speed of Standard, Rush or 24-Hour, and a signed proof of service is emailed after any successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Cridersville
Because Cridersville sits close to Lima's hospitals, many orders are routine. Standard Service, $185, offers a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, a first attempt within 48 hours; and 24-Hour Service, $265, a first attempt within 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. A new attempt after a failed delivery costs $25. See rates and order.
Auglaize County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A clerk-mailed certified summons is the default. Writing to the clerk for hand delivery puts a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server on the case.
Who May Serve Papers in Auglaize County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The village is tied to Auglaize County for court purposes, even though most of its neighbors are in Allen County, and Civ.R. 4.1 sends process to the sheriff of the county where the defendant is found. Hand delivery needs a written request; a court-designated person's order lasts up to a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Cridersville Courts and the Auglaize County Courthouse
The Auglaize County Courthouse, 201 South Willipie Street, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 6.3 miles from Cridersville. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases are heard in a municipal or county court, and the clerk where you file can say which court covers a Cridersville address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Cridersville
A landlord opens an eviction by delivering a written notice to leave three or more days before filing, which R.C. 1923.04 allows by certified mail, in hand or at the home. The eviction guide covers wording. R.C. 1923.06 has the summons served seven days or more ahead of the filed case's trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Cridersville
For police records, a federal directory lists the Cridersville Police Department at 110 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH 45806, (419) 645-4111; confirm with the department before a records subpoena goes out. Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery, 801 Medical Drive, Suite B, Lima, OH 45804, (419) 224-7586, is 4.2 miles away; Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center, 730 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801, (419) 227-3361, is 6.3 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve a subpoena; UIDDA handles other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Cridersville
ZIP codes 45806 and 45895 apply. Duchouquet Township (3.8 miles away) is in Auglaize County, and Shawnee and Perry townships are in Allen County. See the Auglaize County page.
Cridersville Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 names agents, officers or managers for businesses and the responsible officer for a village.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 follows an affidavit.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months, absent good cause (Civ.R. 4(E)).