The city of Green, population 27,484, is in Summit County, and a process server in Green, Summit County, delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers for plaintiffs, landlords and attorneys. The order form lists three turnaround speeds, and every successful delivery is followed by a signed proof of service sent to your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Green
You pay for speed and nothing else, starting at Standard Service, $185: first attempt within 5 business days. A tighter schedule calls for Rush Service, $225: first attempt within 48 hours. The quickest choice is 24-Hour Service, $265: first attempt within 24 hours, with the caveat the rates page attaches: not promised, best in Akron and other large metro areas for early orders, and elsewhere dependent on submission time and server availability in the area. Retrying an undelivered paper costs $25 per attempt, so a first miss does not mean starting over with a new order. Green's size and its six ZIP codes are a reminder to give the server the exact address.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-mailed certified summonses are the norm. A written plaintiff request opens the door to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Designated Server
With six ZIP codes, Green spreads across several mail routes, and certified mail depends on someone being there to sign. That is a reason Civ.R. 4.1 offers more. The clerk's mail (certified or express with a signed return receipt, or a signature-required carrier) is the default. A written request from the plaintiff unlocks personal service and residence service.
The sheriff then serves in common pleas and county court cases, the bailiff in municipal court cases within its territory, or a court-designated person under 4.1(E) for up to a year. Designation needs an application and an oath on the 4.1(D) conditions. Unserved process comes back to the clerk after 28 days with reasons.
Green Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
The Court of Common Pleas sits at the Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, about 9.0 miles in a straight line from Green. Akron is the county seat. Eviction, small claims and lesser civil cases are heard in a municipal or county court. Municipal courts generally take claims up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000. The clerk of the court you file in confirms coverage of a Green address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Green
An Ohio landlord gives written notice to leave at least three days before filing a forcible entry and detainer case (R.C. 1923.04). Hand it over, leave it at the home or premises, or send it certified. Notice for a home has required content; the eviction guide explains.
R.C. 1923.06 calls for service of the filed case's summons at least seven days before the trial date. Delivery methods are for the clerk to confirm.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Green
Subpoenas are served under Civ.R. 45(B) by sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, their deputies, attorneys, and persons designated under Civ.R. 4.1(E). Service methods include hand delivery, reading, leaving at the usual residence, and certified or express mail with return receipt requested. A witness who demands it must be tendered the fee for one day's attendance and the other fees allowed by law. A return is filed with the clerk. Someone commanded only to produce documents may serve written objections inside 14 days.
Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, is 8.9 miles away. Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, is 9.2 miles, and Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310, (330) 670-4152, is 10.1 miles. No police department is listed for Green.
R.C. 2319.09 has an out-of-state subpoena submitted to the Summit County clerk and reissued for Ohio service. The UIDDA article has details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Green
Green's ZIP codes are 44216, 44232, 44312, 44319, 44685 and 44720. Springfield Township is 4.0 miles away, Coventry Township 4.8, New Franklin 5.9, Lake Township 6.1, Jackson Township 6.3 and Plain Township 8.0. The Summit County page has more.
Green Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
The clerk alerts the plaintiff, then mails ordinarily on written request (Civ.R. 4.6). Read the certified mail guide.
How do I serve a business or a township, village or city?
Civ.R. 4.2 names the proper agent or officer.
What does a landlord have to hand over before filing an eviction?
A written notice to leave the premises, given three days or more ahead of filing under R.C. 1923.04, plus the filed summons later on.