A process server in Hartville, Stark County, where the village has a police department in the listing, can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers placed through the order form. Standard, Rush or 24-Hour timing is selected up front, and a signed proof of service is emailed after any successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Hartville
Hartville is 11.4 miles from the courthouse, so the faster tiers matter mainly for urgent filings. Standard Service, $185, is scheduled for a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, sets one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, would need one within 24 hours, a target the rates page will not promise and ties to order timing and server availability. A further attempt after a failure adds $25 per attempt.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk starts with certified mail. A plaintiff's written request for personal or residence service changes it to a delivery by the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. The Stark County page has more.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 separates the clerk's work from the server's. The clerk mails, notes the docket and notifies the plaintiff if delivery fails. The server, on written request, is the sheriff, a municipal court's bailiff or a court-designated person, and the server must return unserved process to the clerk with the reasons after 28 days.
Hartville Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
The Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, houses the Court of Common Pleas and is 11.4 miles from Hartville in a straight line. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk there can say whether it covers your address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Hartville
An eviction starts with a written notice to leave at least three days before filing, whose content is described in the eviction guide. The summons that follows needs a seven-day lead before the trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Hartville
The nearest hospital is Mercy Medical Center (1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708; (330) 489-1111) at 10.8 miles, followed by Aultman Hospital at 11.9 miles and Akron Children's Hospital at 12.6. The Village Of Hartville Police Department, 202 West Maple Street, Hartville, OH 44632, (330) 877-9222, is listed; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Subpoenas must be served by persons named in Civ.R. 45(B), and R.C. 2319.09 handles those from other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Hartville
Hartville's ZIP is 44632. Lake Township, Suffield Township (in Portage County) and Marlboro Township are nearby.
Hartville Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 permits publication after an affidavit.
How do I serve a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 points to the responsible officer or the solicitor.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
Sheriff, bailiff or court designee.