Clinton is a village in Summit County, and a plaintiff filing a case there can order a process server to deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices or other court papers. A signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery, and three turnaround levels are available.
What a Process Server Costs in Clinton
The slowest and cheapest level is Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. A faster path is Rush Service, $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours. At the top, 24-Hour Service, $265, is aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours; the rates page says it depends on submission time and server availability in the area, and Akron is among the places where it is most practical. Further attempts after a failed delivery cost $25. Visit the rates page or the order form.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most summonses go out from the clerk by certified mail. Personal or residence service has to be requested in writing, and the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server then handles it.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, mail by the clerk is the default and the papers are handed to a sheriff, bailiff or court-named person only after a written request. A person named by the court must apply under oath and must be 18 or older, not a party or relative of one, and a U.S. citizen or legal resident, among other requirements.
Clinton Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
The Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, houses Common Pleas and is 12.0 miles from Clinton. Municipal and county courts hear lower-level civil, small claims and eviction matters, so ask the filing court's clerk which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Clinton
A landlord must give a written notice to leave the premises at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04). Certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home are all permitted, and the content requirements are in the eviction guide. Following filing, R.C. 1923.06 requires the summons to be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Clinton
Civ.R. 45(B) lists the officials, attorneys and court-named persons who may serve a subpoena; the return goes to the clerk. Hospitals nearby are Aultman Orrville Hospital, 832 South Main Street, Orrville, OH 44667, (330) 682-3010, 9.6 miles away; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, 10.7 miles away; and Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, 12.2 miles away. For another state's subpoena, use UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Clinton
The ZIP code is 44216. New Franklin, a city 3.0 miles away, shares Summit County with Clinton, while Canal Fulton, a city 3.3 miles away, and Lawrence Township, 4.5 miles away, are in Stark County. Chippewa Township, 4.0 miles away, is in Wayne County. The Summit County page has more.
Clinton Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 requires an affidavit that the residence is unknown despite reasonable diligence.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital or out-of-state witness?
Use a Civ.R. 45(B) server for a hospital; for a witness in another state, Ohio's UIDDA statute, R.C. 2319.09, applies.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio, and what is a court-designated process server?
Sheriffs, bailiffs or a person the court designates by order (Civ.R. 4.1).