For the 1,235 residents of Washington Township, Defiance County, who live outside any village or city across two ZIP codes, a process server can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered at the order page. The signed proof of service follows a successful delivery by email, whichever speed (Standard, Rush or 24-Hour) you choose.
What a Process Server Costs in Washington Township
Defiance's courthouse is 10.4 miles away in a straight line. Paying $185 for Standard Service gets a first attempt inside 5 business days, paying $225 for Rush Service gets one inside 48 hours, and paying $265 for 24-Hour Service gets an aim for within 24 hours, without a promise. If the delivery fails, trying again costs $25 per attempt (rates).
Defiance County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk begins with certified mail; a written plaintiff request brings in the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-named server.
Who May Serve Papers in Defiance County: Clerk, Sheriff or Designated Server
An Ohio court-named server must meet Civ.R. 4.1(D) requirements and serves for up to a year; the sheriff and municipal bailiff serve by virtue of their offices.
Washington Township Courts and the Defiance County Courthouse
The Defiance County Courthouse, 221 Clinton Street, Defiance, houses Common Pleas. Small claims, evictions and other lower civil cases belong to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Washington Township
R.C. 1923.04 requires written notice to leave at least three days before filing; R.C. 1923.06 requires the summons to be served at least seven days before trial. The eviction guide explains the notice.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Washington Township
Community Hospitals And Wellness Centers, 433 West High Street, Bryan, (419) 636-1131, is 6.6 miles away. Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, 1200 Ralston Avenue, Defiance, (419) 783-6955, is 9.3 miles away, and Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital, 1404 East Second Street, (419) 782-8444, 11.4 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) governs the subpoena server.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Washington Township
ZIPs 43506 and 43549 apply. Tiffin Township (5.4 miles), Delaware Township (6.3) and Noble Township (7.8) are in Defiance County; Pulaski (5.9), Springfield (8.1) and Center (8.5) townships are in Williams County.
Washington Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Through a trustee, the clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Civ.R. 4.6: ordinary mail on written request.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).