The Ohio Notice to Defendant is a document issued by a court in the state of Ohio to inform the defendant of a complaint or lawsuit filed against them and to notify them of their right to file a response. The Ohio Notice to Defendant must be served to the defendant by a sheriff or constable. There are two types of Ohio Notice to Defendant: 1. The Summons: This is a notice issued by a court informing the defendant that a complaint has been filed against them and that they must appear before the court on a particular date. 2. The Complaint: This is a document which states the allegations against the defendant and is usually served with the Summons. The Ohio Notice to Defendant must be served on the defendant in order for the court to have jurisdiction over the case. If the defendant fails to respond, the court may issue a default judgement in favor of the plaintiff.