Paris Township is part of Stark County, and a process server there works in the unincorporated area, delivering summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers ordered through the order form. Standard, Rush and 24-Hour timing are available, and the signed proof of service reaches you by email after a successful delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Paris Township
The numbers come from the rates page. Standard Service costs $185 and includes a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service costs $225 and includes a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims at a first attempt within 24 hours, with no promise attached, because availability changes with submission time and with server availability near the township. Further tries after a failed delivery cost $25 per attempt.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk handles most summonses by certified mail. A written request for personal or residence service from the plaintiff brings in the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server. The Stark County page goes into the county.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Look at who is excluded and Civ.R. 4.1 makes sense: a party cannot serve their own summons, and designated servers must not be related to a party or financially interested. Beyond that, the rule lists clerk mail, personal and residence service, the sheriff or bailiff for the latter two, and a court-designated person for up to one year.
Paris Township Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
At 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, the Stark County Courthouse is where Common Pleas cases are filed, 12.4 miles from the township in a straight line. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases are heard in a municipal or county court, and the filing court's clerk confirms which one covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Paris Township
A landlord must hand over written notice to leave at least three days before filing; the eviction guide describes the required content. The summons for the filed case must be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Paris Township
Alliance Community Hospital, 200 East State Street, Alliance, OH 44601, (330) 596-6000, is 9.6 miles away. Mercy Medical Center (13.8 miles) and Aultman Hospital (13.9 miles) come next. Subpoena service is for the officials and persons named in Civ.R. 45(B), including a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person. Another state's subpoena is submitted to the clerk and reissued under R.C. 2319.09. No township police department is listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Paris Township
The township covers ZIPs 44657, 44669 and 44670. Brown Township (in Carroll County), West Township (in Columbiana County), Osnaburg Township, Washington Township, Augusta Township (in Carroll County) and Nimishillen Township are nearby.
Paris Township Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Under Civ.R. 4.6 the clerk may resend by ordinary mail on written request.
How long do I have to serve after filing?
Six months under Civ.R. 4(E), subject to good cause.
How do I serve a township?
Via a trustee, the clerk or the prosecutor.