Granville Township, in Mercer County, has 1,412 residents outside any village or city, and the process server you hire here can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order online at the order page at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and look for a signed proof of service by email after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Granville Township
Start with Standard Service, $185, if five business days to a first attempt is fine. Move to Rush Service, $225, for a first attempt within 48 hours. Reserve 24-Hour Service, $265, for urgent filings: it aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, though no promise is made, and the Celina courthouse being 11.0 miles away in a straight line makes early submission wise. Missed deliveries can be retried at $25 per attempt (rates).
Mercer County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most summonses go by clerk-mailed certified mail. When the plaintiff files for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server steps in.
Who May Serve Papers in Mercer County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Anyone wanting hand delivery must file the request with the clerk under Civ.R. 4.1. From there the papers reach the sheriff, or a municipal court's bailiff, or a person designated by court order who has sworn to the rule's requirements; that person's authority lasts up to a year.
Granville Township Courts and the Mercer County Courthouse
Common Pleas cases belong to the Mercer County Courthouse, 101 North Main Street, Celina, 11.0 miles in a straight line from the township. Smaller civil cases, small claims and evictions are heard in a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court can tell you which one.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Granville Township
At least three days before filing, the landlord must give written notice to leave (R.C. 1923.04). The summons has to be served at least seven days before the trial date (R.C. 1923.06). Notice content is in the eviction guide.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Granville Township
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, (419) 678-4843, is 5.6 miles away. Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys is 17.3 miles away and Wayne Hospital in Greenville is 21.5 miles away. A subpoena served under Civ.R. 45(B) can be backed by a tender of the fees allowed by law for one day's attendance.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Granville Township
ZIPs 45310, 45846 and 45883 apply. Butler Township is 5.8 miles away, Recovery Township 6.1 miles and Marion Township 6.4 miles, all in Mercer County.
Granville Township Process Server FAQ
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
Notice to leave in writing, three or more days before filing (R.C. 1923.04).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back refused?
The clerk can resend by ordinary mail once the plaintiff asks in writing (Civ.R. 4.6).
How do I serve a township?
Serve a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).