Leetonia is a Columbiana County village of 1,834 with its own police department, 7.4 miles from the courthouse in Lisbon, and a process server there can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. You select Standard, Rush or 24-Hour online, and after any successful delivery you receive a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Leetonia
The tiers come down to timing. Standard Service, $185, gives a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, gives a first attempt within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, aims at a first attempt within 24 hours subject to submission time and server availability in the area. A further attempt after an incomplete delivery costs $25. The rates page and order page explain more.
Columbiana County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk starts with certified mail. If the plaintiff files a written request for hand delivery, the delivery falls to a sheriff, municipal bailiff or court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Columbiana County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 offers Columbiana County plaintiffs three ways to deliver: clerk mail, personal service and residence service. The latter two start with a written request and run through the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a person the court designates under 4.1(E). Designation requires an application and oath. Ask the clerk what your court requires. For a failed mailing, see the unclaimed mail guide.
Leetonia Courts and the Columbiana County Courthouse
The Columbiana County Courthouse, 105 South Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432, is the Common Pleas courthouse, 7.4 miles from Leetonia. Evictions, small claims and other smaller civil cases go to a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk can confirm which court covers a Leetonia address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Leetonia
Under R.C. 1923.04, a landlord's written notice to leave must be delivered at least three days before filing, by certified mail, by hand or at the home. The eviction guide lists the notice's required wording. Following filing, the summons has to be served at least seven days before the trial (R.C. 1923.06).
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Leetonia
For police records the listing shows the Leetonia Police Department at 300 East Main Street, Leetonia, OH 44431, (330) 427-6711, from a federal directory; confirm with the department before a records subpoena goes out. Salem Regional Medical Center, 1995 East State Street, Salem, OH 44460, (330) 332-7214, is 5.8 miles away; Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512, (330) 729-2929, is 9.6 miles away. Subpoena servers are those Civ.R. 45(B) lists; UIDDA covers other states.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Leetonia
The village sits in ZIP 44431, with Salem Township (2.7 miles), Fairfield Township and the city of Salem (4.8 miles) around it in Columbiana County. See the Columbiana County page.
Leetonia Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 lists agents, officers and managers, and the responsible officer for a village.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back refused?
Civ.R. 4.6 allows ordinary mail after a written request.