Curtice spans two counties, and a process server delivering there for an Ottawa County or Lucas County case can serve a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or other papers in ZIP 43412 or 43616. Choose Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service; a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery. Curtice is an unincorporated Census-designated place of 1,552 residents (2020) without a city or village government. Roughly four in five residents live in Allen Township in Ottawa County and the rest in Jerusalem Township in Lucas County, each governed by its trustees.
What a Process Server Costs in Curtice
With Standard Service the fee is $185 and the first attempt comes within 5 business days. With Rush Service the fee is $225 and it comes within 48 hours. With 24-Hour Service the fee is $265 and the goal is a first attempt within 24 hours; the rates page lists the Toledo area among those where that is most practical for early orders, yet it still depends on submission time and server availability. Attempts beyond that are $25 per attempt. Order online.
Ottawa County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk mails a summons unless the plaintiff requests personal or residence service in writing, in which case a sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server delivers it.
Who May Serve Papers in Curtice: Clerk Mail, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 gives common pleas hand service to the sheriff of the county where the defendant lives. For the Allen Township side, that is the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office; for the Jerusalem Township side, the Lucas County sheriff. Municipal courts use their bailiff, and a court may designate a person by order for up to a year after an oath to the 4.1(D) requirements. Unserved papers come back after 28 days with reasons.
Curtice Courts and the Ottawa County Courthouse
The Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas sits at the Ottawa County Courthouse, 315 Madison Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452, about 23.6 miles away. Small claims, evictions and smaller civil cases go to a municipal or county court; with a county line running through Curtice, ask the filing clerk to confirm coverage of the address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Curtice
The landlord's notice
R.C. 1923.04 requires written notice to leave at least three days before filing, by certified mail, by hand or at the premises, with wording set out in the eviction guide.
The summons
Under R.C. 1923.06 it is served at least seven days before trial; the clerk explains how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Curtice
Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Drive, Oregon, (419) 690-7706, is 5.5 miles from Curtice. Mercy St Vincent Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc share 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, and (419) 251-3232, both 9.4 miles off. A Civ.R. 45(B) server delivers their subpoenas and files a return. No police department is listed for either township, so the county sheriffs handle law enforcement.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Curtice
ZIPs 43412 and 43616 serve Curtice. Allen Township surrounds it; Oregon, Northwood in Wood County and Jerusalem Township are nearby. See the Ottawa County page.
Curtice Process Server FAQ
Can I serve an out-of-state subpoena in Curtice?
Yes, after the clerk in the county where discovery is sought issues an Ohio subpoena under the UIDDA.
What is a court-designated process server?
It is a person a court has named by order under Civ.R. 4.1(E) to make personal or residence service.
How long do I have to serve after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months before dismissal without prejudice, unless good cause is shown.