Lawrence Township, in Tuscarawas County, has 4,702 residents outside any city or village and three ZIP codes, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Orders go through the order page. Standard Service at $185 gets a first attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service at $225 gets one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $265 aims at 24 hours. When a delivery succeeds, you find a signed proof of service in your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Lawrence Township
Canton hospitals appear on this township's list, and Canton is outside the six areas the rates page names for 24-Hour Service, as is the township; so $265 buys an aim at a first attempt within 24 hours, with no promise, shaped by submission time and server availability. Rush Service at $225 and Standard Service at $185 hold to 48 hours and 5 business days. Failed attempts can be retried for $25 each. See rates.
Tuscarawas County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The default is the clerk's certified mailing. A written request for personal or residence service shifts the work to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Tuscarawas County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Lawrence Township has namesakes in other counties, so confirm the county on your paperwork. For service, Civ.R. 4.1 lets the clerk mail process; on written request, the sheriff of the county where the party lives, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person serves. The server has 28 days to finish or return the papers with reasons. See sheriff versus private server.
Lawrence Township Courts and the Tuscarawas County Courthouse
The Tuscarawas County Courthouse, 101 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, holds the Court of Common Pleas and is 8.9 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil cases are filed in a municipal or county court, and that clerk can confirm coverage of 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 Lawrence Township
A landlord must give a written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. The eviction guide explains required content. In the case, the summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06); the clerk can say how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Lawrence Township
Who may serve a subpoena is spelled out in Civ.R. 45(B): sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person. Hospitals: Union Hospital, 659 Boulevard, Dover, OH 44622, (330) 343-3311, 7.2 miles; Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710, (330) 363-9911, 12.7 miles; Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708, (330) 489-1111, 13.8 miles. For out-of-state witnesses, see UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lawrence Township
ZIP codes 44612, 44622 and 44697. Neighbors: Franklin, Sandy, Dover and Fairfield townships in Tuscarawas County, and Bethlehem and Pike townships in Stark County. Tuscarawas County.
Lawrence Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
For a township, Civ.R. 4.2 allows service on a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if mail comes back refused?
The clerk may resend by ordinary mail on written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).