Greenville Township, in Darke County, has 4,377 people outside any city or village, and the Common Pleas courthouse in the city of Greenville is only 1.2 miles away, so a process server here covers a compact area when delivering summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Orders are placed on the order form. Prices run $185 for Standard Service and a first attempt within 5 business days, $225 for Rush Service and one within 48 hours, and $265 for 24-Hour Service and an aim of 24 hours. Papers that are delivered earn a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Greenville Township
Greenville is not one of the six areas on the rates page's list for 24-Hour Service, and the second and third hospitals on this township's list are over 23 miles away in Troy. So $265 is for a first attempt aimed within 24 hours and nothing firmer, since submission time and server availability decide. Rush Service ($225) is aimed at 48 hours, Standard Service ($185) at 5 business days, and extra attempts are $25 each. See rates.
Darke County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Normally the clerk mails the summons with a return receipt requested. In-person service needs a written request, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server then delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Darke County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Greenville Township and the city of Greenville are different things; this page is for the township's unincorporated area. Wherever a Darke County defendant lives, Civ.R. 4.1 applies the same ladder: clerk mail, then on written request the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found, a municipal bailiff or a designated person. The sheriff comparison lays out the tradeoffs.
Greenville Township Courts and the Darke County Courthouse
The Darke County Courthouse, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 1.2 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases are filed in a municipal or county court; the clerk of the court where you file confirms which covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Greenville Township
A written notice to leave must reach the tenant at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04); certified mail, hand delivery or a copy left at the home are the listed methods, and the eviction guide explains content. The filed summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06), and the clerk can explain how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Greenville Township
Subpoena servers named in Civ.R. 45(B) are the sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney and court-designated person. Hospitals: Wayne Hospital, 835 Sweitzer St, Greenville, OH 45331, (937) 548-1141, 2.0 miles; Kettering Health Troy, 600 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 980-7000, 23.4 miles; Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N Dixie Highway, Troy, OH 45373, (937) 440-7853, 24.2 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Greenville Township
ZIP code 45331. Neighbors: Neave, Washington, Van Buren, Adams and Jackson townships, all in Darke County. Darke County.
Greenville Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 names the people to serve for a township: trustee, township clerk, county prosecutor.
Why did my certified summons come back unclaimed?
The clerk can resend by ordinary mail once you ask in writing (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months from filing (Civ.R. 4(E)).