Brown Township, in Carroll County, is a township of 4,496 people outside any city or village in two ZIP codes, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers; the order page begins each job. The price for Standard Service is $185, and a first attempt starts within 5 business days. For Rush Service the price is $225 and the start is within 48 hours. For 24-Hour Service the price is $265 and the aim is 24 hours. A signed proof of service is emailed when delivery succeeds.
What a Process Server Costs in Brown Township
Hospitals on this township's list are 14.7 miles away and beyond, and none of the six areas the rates page names for the quickest tier is Carroll County. So 24-Hour Service ($265) is a try at a first attempt within 24 hours with no promise, set by early orders and available servers. Rush Service ($225) is aimed at 48 hours; Standard Service ($185), 5 business days. A repeat attempt after a miss costs $25. See rates.
Carroll County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's mailing, certified, is where a summons starts. If the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service, the delivery is made by the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Carroll County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Brown Township's neighbors include Stark County townships and the village of Minerva, so confirm which county's court is hearing the case. Civ.R. 4.1 has the clerk of that court mail the process, or, on written request, hand it to the sheriff of the county where the party lives, a municipal bailiff, or a person designated by the court for up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Brown Township Courts and the Carroll County Courthouse
The Carroll County Courthouse, 119 South Lisbon Street, Carrollton, OH 44615, holds the Court of Common Pleas and is 8.9 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases are filed in a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk confirms if it 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 Brown Township
A landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04) and can be sent by certified mail, handed over or left at the home; required content is in the eviction guide. In the filed case, the summons is due to be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06). Ask the clerk how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Brown Township
Under Civ.R. 45(B), subpoenas are served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person. Hospitals: Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710, (330) 363-9911, 14.7 miles; Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708, (330) 489-1111, 15.0 miles; Alliance Community Hospital, 200 East State Street, Alliance, OH 44601, (330) 596-6000, 15.2 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Brown Township
ZIP codes 44644 and 44657. Neighbors: Harrison, Augusta and Rose townships in Carroll County; the village of Minerva and Paris and Sandy townships in Stark County. Carroll County.
Brown Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A township is served through a trustee, its clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
What if my certified mail is unclaimed?
Ask the clerk for ordinary mail in writing (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).