Lodi, a Medina County village of 2,745, has a hospital just 0.3 miles away and a police department of its own, and a process server can deliver summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there from an online order. The price list: $185 for Standard Service with a first attempt within 5 business days, $225 for Rush Service with a first attempt within 48 hours, and $265 for 24-Hour Service with a first attempt within 24 hours. Emailed, signed proof of service follows a successful delivery. Start at the order page.
What a Process Server Costs in Lodi
Standard Service ($185) is the economical way to reach Lodi, and Rush Service ($225) trims the wait for a first attempt to 48 hours. As for the $265 24-Hour tier, the rates page says its first attempt is not promised, that it works best for early orders in six metro areas, and that availability depends on submission time and server availability elsewhere, which covers Lodi. Each added attempt is $25. See rates.
Medina County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail from the clerk delivers most summonses. A written request for personal or residence service changes that and brings in the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Medina County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 explains the Ohio default: the clerk mails, and only a written request opens the door to hand delivery by the sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated person. A designation can last up to one year and stops if the person no longer meets the rule's requirements. Our sheriff-versus-private-server page compares the routes.
Lodi Courts and the Medina County Courthouse
The Medina County Courthouse, 93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256, is the Common Pleas courthouse and is about 10.3 miles from Lodi. Evictions, small claims and other lower-level civil cases belong in a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the court where the case is filed confirms which covers an address. Municipal courts generally take claims up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000.
Lodi Police Department is listed at 108 Ainsworth Street, Lodi, OH 44254, (330) 948-2040. Confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Lodi
A landlord must give the tenant written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. Wording requirements for residential notices are in the eviction guide. After filing, R.C. 1923.06 requires service of the summons at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Lodi
Lodi Community Hospital, 225 Elyria Street, Lodi, OH 44254, (330) 948-1222, is 0.3 miles away, so a records subpoena may not need much travel. Medina Hospital, 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256, (330) 725-1000, is 11.3 miles. Civ.R. 45(B) says who may serve it, from sheriffs to attorneys. For out-of-state witnesses, use UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lodi
ZIP code 44254. Harrisville Township, Westfield Center and Chatham Township are the nearest neighbors, all in Medina County. See the Medina County page.
Lodi Process Server FAQ
What does Civ.R. 4.6 do when certified mail fails?
It lets the clerk resend by ordinary mail after a written request, with service complete on entry of the mailing.
How much time does a plaintiff have to serve?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months before a possible dismissal without prejudice.
How is a village served?
Through the officer or legal officer named in Civ.R. 4.2.