Dalton, a Wayne County village of 1,929 with a police department of its own, needs a process server for the same things as anywhere else in Ohio: summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Choose Standard, Rush or 24-Hour when you order; a signed proof of service is emailed after any successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Dalton
Where do you land on the speed scale? Standard Service, $185, sits at the relaxed end, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, sits in the middle, with a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, sits at the sprint end, with a first attempt within 24 hours subject to submission time and server availability in the area. A follow-up attempt costs $25 when delivery isn't completed. See the rates page.
Wayne County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A mailed summons from the clerk is the normal start. Plaintiffs who prefer hand delivery file a written request, and the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server then acts.
Who May Serve Papers in Wayne County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Hand delivery under Civ.R. 4.1 is spelled out in subsections: (B) for personal service, (C) for residence service, and (E) for court designation. In each, the plaintiff asks first. The designated person must be 18 or older and not a party or relative of one, and the designation lapses after a year. Ask the clerk what your court requires. The guide to sheriff and private service compares choices.
Dalton Courts and the Wayne County Courthouse
The Wayne County Courthouse, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691, is the county's Common Pleas courthouse and lies 12.4 miles from Dalton. A municipal or county court hears smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and the clerk of the court where you file can tell you which one serves a Dalton address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Dalton
Under R.C. 1923.04, the landlord's written notice to leave must be delivered three or more days before filing, by certified mail, by hand or at the home. See the eviction guide for what it must contain. R.C. 1923.06 later requires the filed summons to be served at least seven days before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Dalton
The Dalton Police Department, 221 East Main Street, Dalton, OH 44618, (330) 828-8877, comes from a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Aultman Orrville Hospital, 832 South Main Street, Orrville, OH 44667, (330) 682-3010, is 3.9 miles away; Wooster Community Hospital, 1761 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 263-8348, is 12.1 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists subpoena servers; UIDDA covers other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Dalton
Dalton uses ZIP 44618. Sugar Creek Township, 2.0 miles away, Baughman Township, and the city of Orrville, 5.1 miles away, are neighbors in Wayne County. See the Wayne County page.
Dalton Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 lists agents, officers and managers for businesses and the responsible officer for a village.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Not an ordinary adult; Civ.R. 4.1 allows only the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person.