Coventry Township, in Summit County, takes in two ZIP codes and sits 5.3 miles from the county courthouse, and a process server can deliver summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there after an online order. Orders run at Standard Service, Rush Service or 24-Hour Service speed, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Coventry Township
Pay $185 for Standard Service and the first attempt takes place within 5 business days. Pay $225 for Rush Service and the first attempt takes place within 48 hours. Pay $265 for 24-Hour Service and the first attempt is aimed at within 24 hours, with the rates page naming Akron among the areas where that is most practical for early-day orders, though it never promises it. If service is not completed, an additional attempt can be bought at $25. See the rates page.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk starts with certified mail. When the plaintiff asks in writing for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server delivers the summons.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
In Ohio the clerk serves first and a person serves second. Civil Rule 4.1 has the clerk mail the summons certified or express with a return receipt; if that fails, the plaintiff learns of it from the clerk. Writing to the clerk for personal or residence service brings in the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a designated individual. A court may designate someone for up to a year after an oath about age, independence, citizenship or residency, photo ID and clean record. The server who does not deliver within the rule's 28-day mark returns the papers with the reasons.
Coventry Township Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
Coventry Township is run by trustees and has no municipal court of its own; the cities around it are separate. The Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, is about 5.3 miles away and hears Common Pleas cases. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction filings go to a municipal or county court, which the clerk where the case is filed can name for any address. Generally, municipal courts take claims up to $15,000 and small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Coventry Township
Notice to leave
At least three days before filing, a landlord gives written notice to leave, by certified mail, by hand, or by leaving a copy at the home or premises. See the eviction notice guide for wording requirements.
Summons
At trial minus seven days at the latest, the summons must have been served.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Coventry Township
Civil Rule 45(B) says a subpoena may be served by a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, deputy, attorney or court-designated person. Methods: delivery, reading, leaving at the usual residence, return-receipt mail, plus the fees allowed by law. The return is filed with the clerk. For a documents-only subpoena, written objections can be served within 14 days.
The listing shows no township police department, leaving the county sheriff as the contact. Hospitals in the listing: Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, (330) 344-6000, 4.5 miles; Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, (330) 543-8290, 5.4 miles; Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, (330) 670-4152, 6.5 miles. The subpoena guide and UIDDA guide give more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Coventry Township
ZIP codes: 44203 and 44319. Neighbors in the listing: Barberton, New Franklin, Green, Springfield Township and Akron. See the Summit County page.
Coventry Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Per Civil Rule 4.2, via a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Six months from filing (Civil Rule 4(E)).
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff, and Rule 4.6 allows ordinary mail on written request.