Troy Township in Ashland County has one ZIP code and a courthouse 11.1 miles away, and a process server can be ordered online for summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. You choose among Standard, Rush and 24-Hour, and a successful delivery brings an emailed signed proof of service.
What a Process Server Costs in Troy Township
For papers that can wait, Standard Service, $185, brings a first attempt within 5 business days. When they cannot wait that long, Rush Service, $225, brings one within 48 hours. When even that is too slow, 24-Hour Service, $265, aims for 24 hours, though submission time and server availability in the area may stand in the way. A further attempt after an incomplete delivery is $25. Prices are on the rates page; orders start at the order form.
Ashland County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk sends summonses by certified mail unless told otherwise. Personal or residence service follows a plaintiff's written request, and is carried out by the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Ashland County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ashland County follows the same Civ.R. 4.1 as every Ohio county. A court-designated person has to satisfy the rule's requirements, such as photo ID and no recent disqualifying convictions, and the order can last up to a year.
Troy Township Courts and the Ashland County Courthouse
Ashland is the county seat, home to the Ashland County Courthouse, 142 West 2nd Street, Ashland, OH 44805, which houses Common Pleas and is 11.1 miles from Troy Township. Small claims, evictions and other civil cases of lower stakes go to a municipal or county court whose clerk can say if an address falls in its area.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Troy Township
A landlord must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. See the eviction guide for the content. In the filed case, R.C. 1923.06 requires the summons to be served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Troy Township
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center, 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805, (419) 289-0491, is 11.9 miles away. Lodi Community Hospital, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi, OH 44254, (330) 948-1222, is 15.1 miles away, and Mercy Allen Hospital, 200 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074, (440) 334-7039, is 18.8 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) governs who may serve a subpoena; out-of-state witnesses require UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Troy Township
The township's ZIP code is 44859. Sullivan Township, 4.3 miles away, and Orange Township, 6.4 miles away, are in Ashland County, and Huntington Township, 6.3 miles away, is in Lorain County. The Ashland County page has more.
Troy Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 covers both, with agents and officers for companies and trustees or the clerk for townships.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) provides six months.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave, three days or more before filing, with required content.