Local Rule 4.1: Preparation of Process
S.D. Ohio — Civil rule
4.1 Preparation of Process Any attorney or party requesting the issuance of any process or initiating any proceeding in which the issuance of process is required shall prepare all required forms, which include the following, if needed in a case:
i. Summons or waiver of service forms;
ii. Marshal Service Forms (USM-285);
iii. Seizure warrants;
iv. Subpoenas;
v. Certificates of judgment;
vi. Writs of execution;
vii. Orders of sale;
viii. All process in garnishment or other aids in execution;
ix. Civil cover sheets;
and present the required forms, together with the requisite written request for issuance, at the office of the Clerk for signature and sealing. Electronic versions of many forms are available on the Court's website. The Clerk shall, upon request and subject to current availability, provide reasonable supplies of all paper forms to any attorney or party.