Butler Township in Columbiana County has a hospital 4.3 miles away in Salem, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers placed through the online form. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround; once delivery succeeds you get a signed proof of service by email.
Butler Township Process Server Costs
The rates page sets three prices. Start with Standard Service, $185, which schedules a first attempt within 5 business days. Next is Rush Service, $225, scheduling one within 48 hours. At the top sits 24-Hour Service, $265, with an attempt aimed at 24 hours and no promise attached; availability turns on submission time and who can be sent to the township. When a delivery fails, a further attempt is $25 per attempt.
Columbiana County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Summonses ordinarily go by the clerk's certified mail. A written request for personal or residence service from the plaintiff hands the job to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. The Columbiana County page has details.
Who May Serve Papers in Columbiana County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio reserves hand delivery of a summons for the officials and designees named in Civ.R. 4.1. After a written request, the clerk delivers the process to the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found, to a municipal court bailiff for defendants in its territory, or to a person designated by court order who is 18 or older and has no stake in the case.
Butler Township Courts and the Columbiana County Courthouse
The Columbiana County Courthouse, 105 South Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432, hosts the Court of Common Pleas and is 10.1 miles from the township in a straight line. Everything below Common Pleas, such as small claims and eviction filings, belongs to a municipal or county court; the clerk where you file confirms which one reaches an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Butler Township
Eviction starts with written notice to leave, at least three days before filing; the eviction guide describes what it must include. Once the landlord files, the case summons has to be served seven or more days before the trial date.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Butler Township
The closest hospital in the listing is Salem Regional Medical Center (1995 East State Street, Salem, OH 44460, (330) 332-7214), only 4.3 miles off. After that come Alliance Community Hospital at 9.8 miles and Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center at 16.7 miles. A subpoena may be served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person, per Civ.R. 45(B). R.C. 2319.09 handles out-of-state subpoenas. The township has no police department listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Butler Township
The township covers ZIPs 44460 and 44493. Perry Township, Knox Township, Goshen Township (in Mahoning County), Hanover Township, Salem Township and West Township are nearby.
Butler Township Process Server FAQ
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing?
The written three-day notice under R.C. 1923.04.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4: publication, weekly for six weeks, after an affidavit.
How long do I have to serve after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months.