Granger Township, in Medina County, is a township of 4,556 people outside any city or village, with a hospital 5.6 miles away, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers; order here. The rate card reads $185 for Standard Service (first attempt within 5 business days), $225 for Rush Service (within 48 hours) and $265 for 24-Hour Service (aimed at 24 hours). A signed proof of service is emailed once papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Granger Township
Akron, one of the six areas the rates page names for 24-Hour Service, is the likely home of several hospitals on this township's list, but a promise is not offered: the $265 tier's first attempt within 24 hours rests on early submission and server availability. Rush Service at $225 is built on 48 hours; Standard Service at $185 on 5 business days. A fresh attempt after a miss costs $25. See rates.
Medina County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's certified mail is the default for a summons. Written requests for personal or residence service redirect the work to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Medina County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Think of 28 days as the server's clock. Under Civ.R. 4.1, a server who cannot complete personal or residence service in that time endorses the process with the reasons and returns it to the clerk. Late service does not by itself invalidate service. The server in question is the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person. The unclaimed mail guide covers the mail track.
Granger Township Courts and the Medina County Courthouse
The Medina County Courthouse, 93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256, holds the Court of Common Pleas and is 6.8 miles from the township in a straight line. Smaller civil disputes, including small claims and evictions, are filed in a municipal or county court, and the receiving clerk can confirm whether it covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Granger Township
A written notice to leave must precede filing by at least three days (R.C. 1923.04), delivered by certified mail, by hand or at the home; see the eviction guide. Seven days before trial is the cutoff for serving the summons once a case is on file (R.C. 1923.06); how it is served is for the clerk to explain.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Granger Township
Civ.R. 45(B) lists sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, attorneys and court-designated persons as those who may serve a subpoena. Hospitals: Medina Hospital, 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256, (330) 725-1000, 5.6 miles; Summa Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, (330) 971-7000, 12.2 miles; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, 12.2 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Granger Township
ZIP code 44256. Neighbors: Medina, Sharon, Hinckley and Brunswick Hills townships in Medina County; Bath and Richfield townships in Summit County. Medina County.
Granger Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A township is served through a trustee, the clerk or the county prosecutor, says Civ.R. 4.2.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 needs an affidavit of diligent search.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).