The Beaver Township police station has a North Lima mailing address, but North Lima itself has no government of its own; a Mahoning County process server still handles a summons and complaint, a subpoena or an eviction notice there, in ZIP 44452. Pick Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service, and after a successful delivery a signed proof of service is emailed to you. North Lima is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,369 residents at the 2020 Census, lying entirely in Beaver Township, whose trustees govern it.
What a Process Server Costs in North Lima
North Lima orders at Standard Service cost $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Upgrading to Rush Service costs $225 and moves the first attempt to within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service tier is $265 and tries for a first attempt within 24 hours; Youngstown is not among the metro areas the rates page singles out, so that tier depends on submission time and server availability. Additional attempts after an unsuccessful one cost $25 per attempt. Order online.
Mahoning County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Ohio service usually begins with the clerk's certified mail. A sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server makes personal or residence service only on written request.
Who May Serve Papers in Mahoning County: Sheriff, Bailiff or Designated Server
When a North Lima defendant must be served in hand or at home in a common pleas case, Civ.R. 4.1 has the clerk give the papers to the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office. Municipal courts give theirs to the bailiff. A court can also designate a person by order, good for up to one year, after an oath to the 4.1(D) requirements. Papers not served in 28 days go back with the reasons endorsed.
North Lima Courts and the Mahoning County Courthouse
The Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas meets at the Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, about 10.5 miles away. Lower-level civil suits, small claims and evictions go to a municipal or county court, and the clerk where you file confirms which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in North Lima
Written notice
Landlords must give notice to leave in writing at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the premises; the eviction guide explains the wording.
Summons
R.C. 1923.06 requires service at least seven days before trial, and the clerk confirms how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near North Lima
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 Market Street, Boardman, (330) 729-2929, is 3.3 miles away and Surgical Hospital At Southwoods, (330) 729-8000, is 4.8. Salem Regional Medical Center, (330) 332-7214, is 11.1 miles. Only a person Civ.R. 45(B) lists may serve a subpoena on them. Beaver Township Police Department, 601 West South Range Road, North Lima, OH 44452, (330) 549-5338, is the township's department; confirm with it before sending a records subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around North Lima
ZIP 44452 covers North Lima. Beaver Township surrounds it, with the community of Woodworth and Springfield Township nearby. See the Mahoning County page.
North Lima Process Server FAQ
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Civ.R. 4(E) sets six months; absent good cause, the court dismisses that defendant without prejudice.
Can I serve an out-of-state subpoena here?
It can be served after the Mahoning County clerk, as the clerk where discovery is sought, issues a matching Ohio subpoena under the UIDDA.
How do I serve Beaver Township?
Civ.R. 4.2 points you to a township trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.