Greensburg Township, in Putnam County, has 1,427 residents outside any village or city, and a process server can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices or other court papers there through the online order form. A signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery; tiers are Standard, Rush and 24-Hour.
What a Process Server Costs in Greensburg Township
Lined up by price, Standard Service at $185 gives a first attempt within 5 business days, and Rush Service at $225 gives one within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service tier, at $265, is aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours but is not promised for the township, because it depends on what time of day the order is received and on who is free to serve. Another attempt after a failure is $25 per attempt, according to the rates page.
Putnam County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's certified mail goes first. Personal or residence service needs the plaintiff's written request and then falls to the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server.
Who May Serve Papers in Putnam County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 asks a plaintiff to decide how the summons will travel. Mail is automatic; personal and residence service are by request. A court-named server, if the plaintiff goes that way, must have sworn to the rule's list, which includes valid photo ID and no felony or dishonesty conviction in the last ten years.
Greensburg Township Courts and the Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County's Court of Common Pleas sits at 245 East Main Street, Ottawa, 7.2 miles in a straight line from the township. A municipal or county court takes small claims, other lower civil cases and evictions, and the clerk where the case is filed will confirm which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Greensburg Township
A landlord has to give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04). Seven days must pass between service of the summons and the trial date (R.C. 1923.06); the eviction guide has the notice details.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Greensburg Township
Hospitals in the listing are all at least 18.2 miles away: Bluffton Hospital, 139 Garau Street, Bluffton, (419) 358-9010, at 18.2 miles; Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital at 18.7 miles; and Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital at 20.5 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, UIDDA domestication begins with the clerk in the Ohio county where discovery is sought.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Greensburg Township
The township takes in ZIPs 45827, 45831 and 45875. Nearby Putnam County townships are Union (5.1 miles), Palmer (5.9 miles), Ottawa (6.8 miles) and Liberty (8.6 miles).
Greensburg Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
You can ask the clerk to resend it by ordinary mail with a certificate of mailing (Civ.R. 4.6).
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
The sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person whom the court names by order.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
The six-month rule in Civ.R. 4(E) governs.