Creston, a village of 2,138 in Wayne County that also reaches into Medina County, is the kind of place where a process server must first know which county's papers are involved. Summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers can be ordered online at Standard, Rush or 24-Hour speed, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Creston
Choosing Standard Service, $185, buys a first attempt within 5 business days. Choosing Rush Service, $225, buys a first attempt within 48 hours. Choosing 24-Hour Service, $265, buys a first attempt within 24 hours, with availability resting on submission time and server availability in the area. A follow-up after an undelivered attempt costs $25. The rates page and order form are online.
Wayne County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerks generally post summonses as certified mail. When the plaintiff asks for personal or residence service, the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server delivers instead.
Who May Serve Papers in Wayne County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Since Creston reaches into Medina County too, the sheriff handling a request may be the one for the county where the defendant lives or can be found. Civ.R. 4.1 allows this only after a written request; until then, mail is the method. A court can designate a non-sheriff for up to a year on an oath covering age, lack of interest in the case, identification and background. Ask the clerk what your court requires.
Creston Courts and the Wayne County Courthouse
The Wayne County Courthouse, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691, seat of the Court of Common Pleas, is 12.5 miles from Creston. Since the village touches two counties, the clerk where the case is filed is the one to ask which municipal or county court handles small claims, evictions and other lower-level matters at a given address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Creston
An eviction landlord has to deliver written notice to leave at least three days ahead of filing; R.C. 1923.04 allows certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the home. Wording requirements are covered in the eviction guide. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 wants the summons served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Creston
Lodi Community Hospital, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi, OH 44254, (330) 948-1222, is 7.2 miles away; Wooster Community Hospital, 1761 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 263-8348, is 10.9 miles away; and Medina Hospital, 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256, (330) 725-1000, is 11.7 miles away. The Creston Police Department, 120 Brooklyn Street, Creston, OH 44217, (330) 435-6534, comes from a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Civ.R. 45(B) controls who may serve; UIDDA handles witnesses in other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Creston
ZIP 44217 covers the village. Milton Township is in Wayne County, while Westfield Township and Guilford Township are in Medina County. See the Wayne County page.
Creston Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
An unclaimed result prompts clerk notice and an ordinary-mail option on request (Civ.R. 4.6).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 service by publication needs an affidavit describing diligent efforts.