Clinton Township, Wayne County, has neighbors in Holmes and Ashland Counties, and a process server delivering summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices or other papers for people there still works within Wayne County's courts. Orders go through the online form. Choose the tier for the turnaround you want; a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Clinton Township
Cleveland and Akron are named by the rates page as areas where 24-hour attempts are most practical, but this township is not, so plan around the slower tiers. The $185 Standard Service tier holds its first attempt to within 5 business days. Choosing the $225 Rush Service tier moves that to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 aims for one within 24 hours if the order arrives early and a server is available, with no promise. Extra attempts cost $25 each. See the rates page.
Wayne County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk mails summonses by default; on a written request for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers.
Who May Serve Papers in Wayne County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio's list of who may serve is short. Civ.R. 4.1 allows clerk mail, the sheriff of the county where the party resides or is found, the municipal bailiff within that court's territory, or a person the court designates by order. To be designated, a person swears to meeting requirements about age, legal status, identification, criminal record and conduct. The special process server article lists them.
Clinton Township Courts and the Wayne County Courthouse
Clinton Township has trustees and no court. The Wayne County Courthouse, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691, houses Common Pleas and is 9.0 miles away. Which municipal or county court takes the township's small claims and eviction filings is something the filing clerk can confirm for a specific address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Clinton Township
An eviction needs a written notice to leave given three or more days before filing (R.C. 1923.04); the eviction guide describes it. The clerk can explain how the filed summons will be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Clinton Township
The nearest listed hospital is Wooster Community Hospital at 1761 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 263-8348, 10.3 miles off. Pomerene Hospital, 981 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH 44654, (330) 674-1015, is 15.1 miles away. Under Civ.R. 45(B), only the listed officials, attorneys and court-designated persons may serve a subpoena. For out-of-state witnesses, read the UIDDA article.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Clinton Township
ZIP codes 44638 and 44676 apply. Wayne County neighbors are Plain Township at 5.0 miles, Franklin Township at 6.9 and Wooster Township at 7.3; Holmes County has Ripley Township at 5.3 and Washington Township at 7.6; Ashland County has Mohican Township at 7.5.
Clinton Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication on affidavit.
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows service on a township trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
Why did my summons come back unclaimed?
See Civ.R. 4.6.