Hicksville Township lies in Defiance County, a township where a process server can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or another court paper. The order form offers Standard, Rush and 24-Hour tiers, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Hicksville Township
Standard Service, $185, begins with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, begins within 48 hours. Because 24-Hour Service at $265 aims at a first attempt within 24 hours but is not promised, and because this township is 20.0 miles in a straight line from the county seat, anyone needing speed should order early in the day and expect availability to vary. Extra tries after a failed delivery are $25 per attempt. The rates page is the reference.
Defiance County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A certified-mail summons from the clerk is the norm. The sheriff or a court-named server comes in only if the plaintiff asks the clerk for personal or residence service.
Who May Serve Papers in Defiance County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
The structure of Civ.R. 4.1 is simple: default mail, then a requested personal or residence delivery by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff, or a court-named person. To be named, an applicant swears to age 18 or over, no financial interest in the outcome, a valid photo ID and no recent felony, with the order lasting up to a year.
Hicksville Township Courts and the Defiance County Courthouse
The Defiance County Courthouse, 221 Clinton Street, Defiance, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 20.0 miles in a straight line from the township. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases are heard in a municipal or county court instead, and the clerk of the court where the case is filed can confirm which court takes a given address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Hicksville Township
Landlords must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04). The summons in the filed case is to be served at least seven days before the trial date (R.C. 1923.06). The eviction guide explains the notice's content rules.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Hicksville Township
Paulding County Hospital, 1035 West Wayne St., Paulding, (419) 399-4080, is 13.5 miles away, the nearest in the listing. Community Hospitals And Wellness Centers in Bryan is 15.8 miles and Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital 19.3 miles. The server of any subpoena under Civ.R. 45(B) must be on the rule's list and files a return with the clerk.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Hicksville Township
The ZIP is 43526. Milford Township, 6.6 miles away, is in Defiance County; Carryall Township, 5.6 miles away, and Crane Township, 8.7 miles away, are in Paulding County.
Hicksville Township Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
The six-month rule of Civ.R. 4(E) applies, and good cause can save a late case.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Under Civ.R. 4.6 the clerk can resend by ordinary mail after a written request.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
Written notice to leave at least three days before filing, under R.C. 1923.04.