Bath Township, in Summit County, has its own police department and a single ZIP code, and a process server can deliver summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there after an online order. The order form lists Standard Service, Rush Service and 24-Hour Service, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Bath Township
At the economical end sits Standard Service, $185, with its first attempt within 5 business days. In the middle sits Rush Service, $225, with its first attempt within 48 hours. At the premium end sits 24-Hour Service, $265, whose first attempt is sought within 24 hours and is never promised; when you order and what servers are free in the area decide. A $25 fee covers each extra attempt if the papers are not delivered. Read the rates page for the current terms.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk mails most summonses certified. Personal or residence service has to be requested in writing, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server then delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civil Rule 4.1 sorts delivery into the clerk's mail and everything else. That mail goes certified or express, with a receipt the recipient signs. Everything else (personal service, residence service) needs a written request and is done by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person designated by a court order that lasts up to a year. Applicants swear that they are at least 18, uninvolved in the case, citizens or legal residents with valid ID, and free of recent serious convictions and supervision. Day 28 is the deadline for returning unserved papers to the clerk with reasons.
Bath Township Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
Bath Township answers to trustees, not a municipal court of its own. The Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, is the seat of the Court of Common Pleas and sits about 9.7 miles from the township. Smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can say which court covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000; small claims, up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Bath Township
The notice
Written notice to leave comes at least three days before filing. Certified mail, hand delivery or a copy left at the home or premises all count. Required residential wording is in the eviction guide.
The summons
After filing, no less than seven days must remain before trial when the summons is served.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Bath Township
Civil Rule 45(B) authorizes a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, deputy, attorney or court-designated person to serve a subpoena, with the fees allowed by law tendered, by delivery, reading, leaving at the usual residence or return-receipt mail. A return is filed with the clerk. A written objection to a documents-only subpoena is due within 14 days of service.
Bath Township Police Department, 3864 West Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333, (330) 666-3736, is listed in a federal directory; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Hospitals in the listing: Summa Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, (330) 971-7000, 7.9 miles; Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, (330) 670-4152, 9.1 miles; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, (330) 344-6000, 9.3 miles. See the subpoena guide and the UIDDA guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Bath Township
ZIP code 44333. Neighbors in the listing: Fairlawn, Richfield, Richfield Township, Granger Township, Cuyahoga Falls and Copley Township. See the Summit County page.
Bath Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor, under Rule 4.2.
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Six months after filing, Rule 4(E).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Rule 4.6, and the clerk's ordinary-mail follow-up on written request.