Leavittsburg is well within reach of a Trumbull County process server delivering a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or other papers in ZIP 44430. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service, and expect a signed proof of service by email after a successful delivery. Leavittsburg is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,571 people (2020), set entirely within Warren Township. It has no city or village government; the Warren Township trustees govern it.
What a Process Server Costs in Leavittsburg
You pay $185 for Standard Service, whose first attempt comes within 5 business days, or $225 for Rush Service, whose first attempt comes within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service tier costs $265 and seeks a first attempt within 24 hours, but the rates page describes it as most practical for early orders in the major metro areas, so it depends on submission time and server availability. Additional attempts, if delivery fails, are $25 per attempt. Order papers served.
Trumbull County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A summons goes by clerk certified mail unless the plaintiff asks in writing for personal or residence service, which a sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server then makes.
Who May Serve Papers in Trumbull County: The Sheriff, a Bailiff or a Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 routes common pleas personal and residence service for Leavittsburg to the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office. If the case is in a municipal court, its bailiff serves addresses within the court's territory. A third route is a person designated by court order for up to a year, who must first swear to meeting 4.1(D), including being 18 or older and not tied to any party. Process that cannot be served within 28 days is returned to the clerk with the reasons noted.
Leavittsburg Courts and the Trumbull County Courthouse
The Trumbull County Courthouse, 161 High Street Northwest, Warren, OH 44481, about 3.1 miles away, houses the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas. Lower-value civil suits, small claims and evictions are filed in a municipal or county court instead, and the clerk where you file confirms which one covers a Warren Township address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Leavittsburg
Before filing
R.C. 1923.04 requires the landlord's written notice to leave at least three days before filing, by certified mail, hand delivery or leaving it at the premises. See the eviction notice guide for wording.
After filing
The summons is due on the tenant at least seven days before trial under R.C. 1923.06, and the clerk explains the method.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Leavittsburg
Insight Hospital And Medical Center Trumbull, 1350 East Market Street, Warren, (330) 841-9011, is 4.1 miles away, and Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital, 667 Eastland Ave Se, (330) 841-4016, is 5.3 miles. A Civ.R. 45(B) server delivers subpoenas to them and files a return. Warren Township Police Department, 3765 West Market Street, Leavittsburg, OH 44430, (330) 898-5588, is the township's department; confirm with it before sending a records subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Leavittsburg
ZIP 44430 serves Leavittsburg. Warren Township surrounds it, with the city of Warren and Braceville Township nearby. See the Trumbull County page.
Leavittsburg Process Server FAQ
What is a court-designated process server?
That is a person whom a court has authorized by order under Civ.R. 4.1(E) to make personal or residence service.
Can I serve a subpoena on a hospital?
Yes, through a Civ.R. 45(B) server; this guide covers why some are rejected.
What does a landlord serve before filing?
A landlord first serves the three-day written notice to leave under R.C. 1923.04.