Jerusalem Township, Lucas County, has three ZIP codes and sits 23.0 miles from the courthouse in Toledo, farther than most Ohio townships, and a process server there needs a good address to work from. The order form takes summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers, lets you pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround, and ends with a signed proof of service in your email once delivery succeeds.
Jerusalem Township Process Server Rates
Toledo is among the metro areas the rates page names for 24-Hour Service, but Jerusalem Township is 23.0 miles from the county courthouse, so treat the fastest tier as a long shot: $265, a first attempt aimed within 24 hours, not promised, dependent on submission time and server availability. Rush Service ($225) points toward within 48 hours, and Standard Service ($185) toward within 5 business days. A further try is $25 per attempt.
Lucas County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk is the usual start. A plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service moves the work to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. The Lucas County page has more.
Who May Serve Papers in Lucas County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
A long way from the courthouse is where Civ.R. 4.1's return clock earns its keep: a server who cannot deliver within 28 days endorses the reasons and returns the process to the clerk, and late service by itself does not invalidate the service. The server is the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated person.
Jerusalem Township Courts and the Lucas County Courthouse
The Lucas County Courthouse, 700 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604, is the Common Pleas courthouse and lies 23.0 miles from the township in a straight line. Lower-level civil matters, small claims and evictions are for a municipal or county court, and the filing court's clerk says which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Jerusalem Township
A written notice to leave must go to the tenant at least three days before the landlord files, with content described in the eviction guide. Serving the case summons is due seven or more days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Jerusalem Township
Magruder Hospital, 615 Fulton St, Port Clinton, OH 43452, (419) 734-3131, is 18.4 miles away. Bay Park Community Hospital (21.0 miles) and Mercy St Vincent Medical Center (23.0 miles) are farther. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve a subpoena, and R.C. 2319.09 covers subpoenas from other states. No township police department is listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Jerusalem Township
The township uses ZIPs 43412, 43445 and 43616. Carroll Township (in Ottawa County), Benton Township (in Ottawa County), Washington Township, Allen Township (in Ottawa County) and Oregon are the listed neighbors.
Jerusalem Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, the clerk or the prosecutor.
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 publication.