Such service shall be at least seven days before the day set for trial. Read Rule 4.1 - Process: Methods of Service, Ohio Civ.R. 4.1, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database. The notice must be published for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the publication dates noted in the proof of publication. Service of process shall be deemed complete at the date of the last publication. Upon the filing of the complaint the clerk shall forthwith issue a summons for service upon each defendant listed in the caption. Upon request of the plaintiff. A lawsuit has been filed against you. Service of process is the delivery of the complaint and summons to the defendant through the Court. Fill out the Request for Service form.