Lawrence Township, in Stark County, keeps a township police department with a North Lawrence address and reaches across three ZIP codes, and a process server can deliver summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there after an online order. The online form gives three speeds, Standard Service, Rush Service and 24-Hour Service, and a signed proof of service goes out by email after each successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Lawrence Township
Standard Service is the base rate at $185, giving a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, at $225, gives a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, at $265, reaches for a first attempt within 24 hours, though the rates page does not promise it, since order time and server availability in the area decide. When delivery fails, add $25 per additional attempt. The rates page shows the same terms.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most summonses go out by the clerk's certified mail. The plaintiff can ask in writing for personal or residence service, which hands the papers to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a server the court has designated.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Think of the clerk as Ohio's first process server. Civil Rule 4.1 has the clerk mail the summons by certified or express mail, receive the signed return receipt and keep the docket. The plaintiff can ask for more in writing: personal service on the defendant, or residence service at the usual home. The sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated person delivers. Designated individuals swear to the rule's requirements and serve under an order that runs up to a year. At day 28, unserved papers return to the clerk with reasons.
Lawrence Township Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
Lawrence Township is overseen by trustees, and no municipal court sits within it. The Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, houses the Court of Common Pleas and sits about 12.6 miles from the township. Where a small claim, an eviction or a modest civil case lands depends on the court, and the filing clerk can confirm whether it is a municipal or a county court for a given address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Lawrence Township
Notice
A landlord has to give the tenant written notice to leave at least three days before filing. Delivery can be by certified mail, in hand, or by leaving a copy at the home or premises. See the eviction guide.
Summons
Service is due no later than a week before the trial date.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Lawrence Township
Civil Rule 45(B) assigns subpoena service to sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, deputies, attorneys and court-designated persons. They may deliver it, read it, leave it at the usual residence or mail it with return receipt, tendering the fees allowed by law, and then file a return. If the subpoena demands documents alone, the recipient may serve written objections within 14 days.
Lawrence Township Police Department, 5830 Manchester Avenue Northwest, North Lawrence, OH 44666, (330) 854-2096, appears in a federal directory; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Hospitals in the listing: Aultman Orrville Hospital, 832 South Main Street, Orrville, (330) 682-3010, 9.0 miles; Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, (330) 489-1111, 11.2 miles; Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, (330) 363-9911, 11.3 miles. The UIDDA guide covers witnesses in other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lawrence Township
ZIP codes: 44614, 44647 and 44666. Neighbors in the listing: the village of Clinton, Baughman Township, New Franklin, Jackson Township, Tuscarawas Township and Chippewa Township. See the Stark County page.
Lawrence Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Rule 4.2 directs service on a township to a trustee, its clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Rule 4.4 with an affidavit.
Who can personally serve a summons in Ohio?
The sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person under Rule 4.1.