A process server in Lordstown, Trumbull County, 5.2 miles from the courthouse in Warren, can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered through the order page. Choose Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround when you order, and a signed proof of service is emailed after delivery succeeds.
Lordstown Process Server Costs
Spell out the tiers by urgency, per the rates page. Urgent but not critical: Rush Service, $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours. Not urgent: Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Critical: 24-Hour Service, $265, which aims for a first attempt within 24 hours without any promise and depends on submission time and server availability. Retries after a miss are $25 per attempt.
Trumbull County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Unless the plaintiff asks otherwise, the clerk uses certified mail. Asking in writing for personal or residence service is what brings in the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. The Trumbull County page has background.
Who May Serve Papers in Trumbull County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
A Lordstown plaintiff cannot serve the summons personally. Civ.R. 4.1 allows clerk mail, and on written request personal or residence service by the county sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff for defendants in its territory, or a person designated by court order who meets the 4.1(D) requirements.
Lordstown Courts and the Trumbull County Courthouse
The Trumbull County Courthouse, 161 High Street Northwest, Warren, OH 44481, is the Common Pleas courthouse and sits 5.2 miles from the village in a straight line. A municipal or county court takes smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and its clerk can confirm whether an address is covered.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Lordstown
Before filing, the landlord's written notice to leave must have been given at least three days earlier; the eviction guide covers the content. In the filed case the summons has to be served with a week or more to spare before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Lordstown
Warren has two hospitals within about 6 miles: Insight Hospital And Medical Center Trumbull (1350 East Market Street, Warren, OH 44482, (330) 841-9011) at 5.7 miles and Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital at 6.2 miles. Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital is farther, at 11.6 miles. The Lordstown Police Department, 1583 Salt Springs Road, Warren, OH 44481, (330) 824-2545, is listed; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve a subpoena, and R.C. 2319.09 covers out-of-state ones.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lordstown
The village uses ZIP 44481. Newton Township, Weathersfield Township, Warren Township, Jackson Township (in Mahoning County), Braceville Township and Milton Township (in Mahoning County) are nearby.
Lordstown Process Server FAQ
Why did my mailed summons come back unclaimed?
Ordinary mail on written request, Civ.R. 4.6.
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Six months, per Civ.R. 4(E).
How do I serve a village?
The officer responsible or the solicitor (Civ.R. 4.2).