Greentown sits in Stark County's Lake Township, and a process server can deliver papers to its 3,382 residents: summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court documents. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour Service are offered on the order page, and once delivery succeeds you get a signed proof of service by email. No city or village exists here: Greentown is a Census-designated place, an unincorporated part of Lake Township, and that township's trustees hold the local governing role.
What a Process Server Costs in Greentown
Most Greentown cases fit Standard Service: $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. When a Canton hearing date is close, Rush Service at $225 cuts that to a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 seeks a first attempt within 24 hours; the rates page says it is not assured and works best near cities such as Akron for early orders, so here it depends on submission time and server availability. Additional attempts are $25 per attempt.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Canton's clerk mails summonses by default. Personal or residence service, on written request, goes to the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who Can Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail or Sheriff
Civ.R. 4.1(A) has the clerk mail the summons by certified or express mail, or a carrier that requires a signature. A written request makes personal service, or residence service with a suitable person at the home, possible. From the Court of Common Pleas, papers go to the Stark County Sheriff's Office; from a municipal court, to the bailiff; and from either, perhaps to a person the court designates under 4.1(E) for up to a year. Any designee must meet the 4.1(D) list. Service not finished in 28 days is returned, endorsed with the reasons.
Greentown Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
The Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, about 8.9 miles from Greentown, houses the Court of Common Pleas. Municipal courts generally hear civil claims up to $15,000; the clerk where you file confirms which court covers a given address.
Eviction Notices in Greentown
A landlord delivers written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), with residential wording explained in the eviction guide. R.C. 1923.06 then sets the summons deadline at seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Greentown
Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708, (330) 489-1111, is about 7.9 miles away. Aultman Hospital is about 9.0 miles and Akron Children's Hospital about 12.3. No police department is listed, so the Stark County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement. Out-of-state subpoenas go through the Stark County clerk under the UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Greentown
ZIPs 44630, 44685 and 44720 touch Greentown. Lake Township, the community of Uniontown and Green in Summit County are nearby. See the Stark County page.
Greentown Process Server FAQ
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital?
Yes, through a server listed in Civ.R. 45(B); a custodian may serve written objections within 14 days.
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) allows six months; without good cause, the unserved defendant is dismissed without prejudice.
How do I serve a township?
Lake Township is served on a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).