Avoiding Service Legal Steps

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Summary

If someone is avoiding service in Ohio, you can apply for service by certified mail, request a process server or sheriff, or ask the court for service by publication. Service by publication involves publishing a notice in a local newspaper and requires court approval after other methods have failed. Consult a local attorney for more guidance.

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What should you do if someone is avoiding service
Hello Aaliyah, could you please tell me your location? The laws regarding serving papers can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Dayton ohio
In Ohio, if someone is avoiding service, you can:
*. Apply for service by certified mail.
*. Request a process server or sheriff to serve them.
*. If these methods fail, ask the court for "service by publication" or "service by posting".
Please consult with a local attorney for more guidance.
What is service by publication
Service by publication is a method of serving legal documents:
- Used when the person can't be located or is avoiding service.
- Notice of the legal action is published in a local newspaper.
- Requires court approval, usually after other methods have failed.

Remember, this is specific to Ohio law.