Sardinia, a Brown County village, has its own listed police department and a courthouse 11.2 miles away in Georgetown, and a process server can be hired online for the papers a lawsuit generates: summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and more. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour are the options, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Sardinia
Priced from the bottom up: Standard Service is $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service is $225 for a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service is $265 for a first attempt aimed at 24 hours, depending on submission time and server availability in the area. A delivery that cannot be completed can be retried, at $25 for each attempt added. The rates page and order form are the next stops.
Brown County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's first move is usually a certified-mail summons. The plaintiff may ask in writing for personal or residence service instead, in which case the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Brown County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 does not let a plaintiff pick any acquaintance to deliver. The written request goes to the clerk, who gives the papers to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person with a court designation, and that designation, once granted, lasts up to a year.
Sardinia Courts and the Brown County Courthouse
Common Pleas cases are filed 11.2 miles from Sardinia, at the Brown County Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Georgetown, OH 45121. A municipal or county court takes small claims, evictions and other smaller civil matters, and the clerk of the court where you file can say whether an address falls under it.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Sardinia
Landlords must wait at least three days after giving written notice to leave before they file (R.C. 1923.04), and the notice can be sent by certified mail, delivered by hand or left at the home. The eviction guide discusses its content. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 wants the summons served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Sardinia
The Sardinia Police Department, 151 Maple Avenue, Sardinia, OH 45171, (937) 446-2640, is listed in a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Adams County Regional Medical Center, 230 Medical Center Drive, Seaman, OH 45679, (937) 386-3400, is 12.7 miles off, with Highland District Hospital, 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133, (937) 393-6100, at 18.1 miles and Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, 3000 Hospital Drive, Batavia, OH 45103, (513) 732-8278, at 19.2 miles. Whoever serves a subpoena must be someone Civ.R. 45(B) lists, and out-of-state witnesses need UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sardinia
Sardinia has the ZIP code 45171. Washington Township, 1.5 miles away, and Eagle Township, 4.4 miles away, are in Brown County; Clay Township, 4.7 miles away, is in Highland County. The Brown County page has more.
Sardinia Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
Civ.R. 4.1 answers it: the sheriff, a bailiff, or a person the court designates by order.
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 lists agents, officers and managers for businesses, and the responsible officer or solicitor for a municipal corporation.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) sets six months from filing.