A process server in Washington Township, Lucas County, a township with a police department of its own in the listing and a courthouse 7.4 miles away, can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers here once they are ordered through the online order form, and the signed proof of service follows by email after a successful delivery. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour turnaround are offered.
Washington Township Process Server Pricing
Toledo is one of the metro areas the rates page names as most practical for 24-Hour Service, and this township is in Toledo's county. The tier is $265 and targets a first attempt within 24 hours, with the caveats that it is not promised and works best for orders received early. Rush Service is $225 for a first attempt within 48 hours, and Standard Service is $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days. Additional attempts are priced at $25 per attempt.
Lucas County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A certified-mail summons from the clerk is the ordinary case. When a plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server carries the papers instead. The Lucas County page has more.
Who May Serve Papers in Lucas County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 treats the three methods as a menu with one automatic item. Clerk mail is automatic. Personal and residence service must be requested. The people who may answer a request are the sheriff, a municipal court's bailiff and a person designated by court order.
Washington Township Courts and the Lucas County Courthouse
The Lucas County Courthouse, 700 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604, houses the Court of Common Pleas, 7.4 miles from the township in a straight line. A municipal or county court deals with smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the clerk of the filing court confirms which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Washington Township
A landlord must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing, and the eviction guide sets out the content. After the filing, the summons has to reach the defendant at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Washington Township
Bay Park Community Hospital, 2801 Bay Park Drive, Oregon, OH 43616, (419) 690-7706, lies 6.4 miles away. Mercy St Vincent Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc share an address at 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH 43608, (419) 251-3232, 7.4 miles away. The Washington Township Police Department, 5714 Blessing Drive, Toledo, OH 43612, (419) 726-0478, is listed; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Subpoena servers are those named in Civ.R. 45(B), and out-of-state subpoenas follow R.C. 2319.09.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Washington Township
The township covers ZIPs 43611 and 43616. Oregon, Toledo and Jerusalem Township are its Lucas County neighbors.
Washington Township Process Server FAQ
Can I serve a township?
Yes, using Civ.R. 4.2, which names a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication, under Civ.R. 4.4.
Who may personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Sheriff, bailiff or court designee.