Mantua is a Portage County village with a police department of its own, and a process server can be ordered online for its summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. The courthouse in Ravenna is 8.7 miles away, Standard, Rush and 24-Hour speeds are offered, and a signed proof of service is emailed after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Mantua
Mantua orders are priced by speed alone. Standard Service, $185, brings a first attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, brings one inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, aims for 24 hours, subject to submission time and server availability in the area. Each added attempt after an unfinished delivery costs $25. The rates page and the order form cover the rest.
Portage County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk's first move is to mail the summons certified. A plaintiff who writes in for personal or residence service gets delivery by the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Portage County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1 the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person delivers by hand once the plaintiff has written to the clerk. Process can go anywhere in Ohio, so a Portage County case can be served on a defendant in another county.
Mantua Courts and the Portage County Courthouse
Ravenna holds the Portage County Courthouse, 203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266, where Common Pleas sits, 8.7 miles from Mantua. Evictions and small claims are decided in a municipal or county court, and its clerk can tell you if an address is covered.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Mantua
Under R.C. 1923.04 the landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing, whether mailed certified, handed over or left at the home. The eviction guide describes the content. The summons in the filed case has to be served at least seven days before trial under R.C. 1923.06.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Mantua
The Mantua Police Department, 4650 West High Street, Mantua, OH 44255, (330) 274-2251, is listed in a federal directory, so confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena. The closest hospital, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, is at 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266, (330) 297-2300, 7.4 miles off. Uh Regional Hospitals, 13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024, (440) 285-6246, is 15.7 miles away, and Summa Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, (330) 971-7000, is 18.2 miles away. Whoever serves a subpoena must be among the persons Civ.R. 45(B) names, and out-of-state witnesses are reached under UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Mantua
Mantua's ZIP code is 44255, and its neighbors in Portage County are Mantua Township at 2.4 miles, Shalersville Township at 3.4 miles and Hiram Township at 4.1 miles. The Portage County page has more.
Mantua Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
The clerk tells the plaintiff, and ordinary mail follows on written request (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to get the defendant served after filing?
Civ.R. 4(E) gives six months before a dismissal without prejudice.
How do I serve a business or a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 names the proper agent or officer for each.