Miami Township, Greene County, is close enough to Springfield that a hospital there is only 2.5 miles away, but the courthouse is in Xenia, and a process server can be ordered online for papers filed there: summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and more. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour options apply, with a signed proof of service emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Miami Township
Three prices, three speeds. Standard Service, $185, is the five-business-day option for a first attempt, Rush Service, $225, is the 48-hour option, and 24-Hour Service, $265, shoots for 24 hours, with submission time and server availability in the area having the last word. If delivery isn't completed, an additional attempt is $25. Compare them on the rates page, then use the order form.
Greene County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Plain certified mail from the clerk is the starting point. Personal or residence service has to be requested by the plaintiff in writing, at which point the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server takes over.
Who May Serve Papers in Greene County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
A court may designate a server under Civ.R. 4.1(E) after an application and an oath or affirmation covering the 4.1(D) requirements. Without that designation, hand service in Greene County goes through the sheriff or, for a municipal court, its bailiff. In every case the written request to the clerk comes first.
Miami Township Courts and the Greene County Courthouse
Greene County's Common Pleas courthouse stands at 45 North Detroit Street, Xenia, OH 45385, 8.4 miles from Miami Township. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases are heard in a municipal or county court, so confirm with the clerk where you file which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Miami Township
A landlord who intends to file for eviction must first deliver a written notice to leave the premises, with at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04). Delivery can be certified mail, hand delivery or the home; see the eviction guide for the content rules. In the filed case, the summons is to be served seven or more days before trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Miami Township
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is the nearest at 2.5 miles, located at 100 West Main Street, Springfield, OH 45502, (937) 521-3900. Kettering Health Greene Memorial, 1141 North Monroe Drive, Xenia, OH 45385, (937) 352-2000, is 7.5 miles away, and Springfield Regional Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Drive, Springfield, OH 45504, (937) 523-5500, is 10.2 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) controls who serves; UIDDA, explained in the out-of-state subpoena guide, covers other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Miami Township
Miami Township's ZIP codes are 45314, 45316 and 45387. In Greene County are Xenia Township, Cedarville Township, Bath Township and the city of Fairborn, 7.3 miles away. Green and Mad River townships, 5.4 and 5.7 miles away, are in Clark County. See the Greene County page.
Miami Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 lists the agent, officer or manager for companies, and trustees, the clerk or the county prosecutor for townships.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
The sheriff, a bailiff, or a person designated by court order, under Civ.R. 4.1.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave, three days or more before filing.