Chippewa Township, in Wayne County, covers three ZIP codes and sits 15.9 miles from the county courthouse in Wooster, and a process server can deliver summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there after an online order. Choose among 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 Chippewa Township
In plain terms: Standard Service is $185, and the first attempt takes place within 5 business days. Rush Service is $225, with the first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $265, and the first attempt is aimed at within 24 hours, with the rates page offering no promise and the order's timing and server availability around the township deciding. After a failed delivery, add $25 for each further attempt. See the rates page.
Wayne County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerks mail most summonses certified. If the plaintiff asks in writing for personal or residence service, the papers go to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a server designated by the court.
Who May Serve Papers in Wayne County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
If you are wondering who can walk a summons to the door in Wayne County, Civil Rule 4.1 has the answer. Only those the rule lists: the sheriff, a bailiff of a municipal court, or a person designated by court order. And only if the plaintiff first asks the clerk in writing; otherwise the clerk mails it, certified or express, with a signed return receipt. A designation lasts up to a year and follows an oath. The 28th day returns unserved papers to the clerk with reasons.
Chippewa Township Courts and the Wayne County Courthouse
Chippewa Township's local government is its trustees; it has no municipal court to call its own. The Wayne County Courthouse, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is about 15.9 miles from the township. Evictions, small claims and other smaller civil cases go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can name the one for a Chippewa Township address. Municipal courts as a rule take claims to $15,000, with $6,000 the limit for small claims.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Chippewa Township
Notice to leave
A landlord must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing, by certified mail, by hand, or by a copy left at the home or premises. See the eviction guide.
Summons
Seven days before trial is the cutoff.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Chippewa Township
Civil Rule 45(B) says a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, deputy, attorney or court-designated person serves the subpoena and tenders the fees allowed by law, whether by delivery, reading, the usual residence or return-receipt mail. A return goes to the clerk. Someone commanded to produce documents alone has 14 days to object in writing.
The township has no police department in the listing; that makes the county sheriff the contact. Hospitals in the listing: Aultman Orrville Hospital, 832 South Main Street, Orrville, (330) 682-3010, 8.4 miles; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, (330) 344-6000, 11.9 miles; Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, (330) 543-8290, 13.6 miles. Bringing in a witness from another state is explained in the UIDDA guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Chippewa Township
Chippewa Township is split across ZIP codes 44230, 44270 and 44645, and it adjoins the village of Clinton, Rittman, Baughman Township, New Franklin, Milton Township and Norton. See the Wayne County page.
Chippewa Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Rule 4.2 lets a township be served through a trustee, its clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Rule 4.4 publication with an affidavit.
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Six months (Rule 4(E)).