De Graff, a Logan County village of 1,252 people, has no police department in the listing, and a process server can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there once ordered at the order page. After a successful delivery a signed proof of service arrives by email, with Standard, Rush or 24-Hour setting the pace.
What a Process Server Costs in De Graff
The courthouse in Bellefontaine is 8.9 miles from the village, measured straight. At $185, Standard Service allows a first attempt within 5 business days, and at $225, Rush Service allows one within 48 hours. The 24-Hour tier at $265 is a try for within 24 hours rather than a pledge, as the rates page itself says. Delivery that falls through can be repeated for $25 per attempt (rates).
Logan County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
No one hand-delivers a De Graff summons unless the plaintiff asks the clerk for it in writing; otherwise the clerk's certified mail does the job.
Who May Serve Papers in Logan County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 tests a court-named server differently than a sheriff: the applicant swears to a list and the order ends when the conditions stop being met, while sheriffs and bailiffs serve by virtue of their offices.
De Graff Courts and the Logan County Courthouse
Logan County's Common Pleas court is at 101 South Main Street in Bellefontaine. Small claims, evictions and other lower civil cases belong to a municipal or county court, which the filing clerk can name.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in De Graff
First comes a written notice to leave, at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04); later comes the summons, served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06). The eviction guide covers the notice.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near De Graff
The nearest listed hospital is Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine (205 Palmer Avenue, (937) 651-3257), 9.3 miles off; Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney and Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital come after it at 13.4 and 17.3 miles. Subpoena servers must come from the group Civ.R. 45(B) describes.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around De Graff
De Graff's ZIP is 43318. Harrison Township (6.7 miles) and Washington Township (7.5) are on the Logan County list, while Adams Township, 5.9 miles away, is in Champaign County.
De Graff Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Under Civ.R. 4.6 the plaintiff can request a resend by ordinary mail from the clerk.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person named by the court.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital?
Yes, using a server from the Civ.R. 45(B) list.