Bethlehem Township in Stark County is an unincorporated township, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered through the order page. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround; you receive a signed proof of service by email after a successful delivery.
Bethlehem Township Process Server Pricing
Tiers come in order of urgency on the rates page. The Standard tier is $185 and its first attempt is within 5 business days; the Rush tier is $225 and its first attempt is within 48 hours; the 24-Hour tier is $265 and aims for a first attempt within 24 hours, with the reminder that it is not promised and relies on submission time and available servers. Extra attempts after an unsuccessful delivery are $25 per attempt.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail by the clerk is the default. A written request from the plaintiff for personal or residence service passes the papers to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server, as covered on the Stark County page.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio gives the choice of method to the plaintiff, within Civ.R. 4.1's limits. Unless a written request is on file, the clerk mails. If one is filed, the clerk hands the process to the sheriff or a designated person, who must return it with reasons if delivery is not completed within 28 days.
Bethlehem Township Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
The Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, hosts the Court of Common Pleas and is 9.4 miles from the township in a straight line. Cases at the lower level, including small claims up to $6,000, belong in a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court confirms which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Bethlehem Township
The landlord's written notice to leave has to be given at least three days before filing, as the eviction guide explains. After that, the filed case's summons must be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Bethlehem Township
Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710, (330) 363-9911, is 8.5 miles away. Mercy Medical Center is 9.6 miles away, and Union Hospital in Dover is 12.2 miles away. Subpoenas are served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person under Civ.R. 45(B). Out-of-state subpoenas are domesticated through the clerk under R.C. 2319.09. The township has no police department in the listing.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Bethlehem Township
ZIPs 44612 and 44662 cover the township. Lawrence Township (in Tuscarawas County), Pike Township, Perry Township, Sugar Creek Township, Massillon and Franklin Township (in Tuscarawas County) are nearby.
Bethlehem Township Process Server FAQ
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
A sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server under Civ.R. 4.1.
Why was my summons returned refused?
Civ.R. 4.6: the clerk notifies the plaintiff and may send it again by ordinary mail.
What does a landlord hand over before filing?
The written three-day notice under R.C. 1923.04.