Perry Township, in Columbiana County, has its own township police department, a hospital 0.5 miles away and 4,413 residents outside any city or village, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers; the order page takes each job. Three tiers are on offer: Standard Service ($185, first attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service ($225, within 48 hours) and 24-Hour Service ($265, aimed at 24 hours). A signed proof of service is emailed to you for delivered papers.
What a Process Server Costs in Perry Township
Youngstown-area hospitals are on this township's list, yet the rates page names neither Youngstown nor Columbiana County among its six practical areas for 24-Hour Service, so $265 buys an aim, not a promise, at a first attempt within 24 hours. Rush Service ($225) targets 48 hours and Standard Service ($185) 5 business days; each extra attempt after a failed delivery is $25. See rates.
Columbiana County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
A summons starts with the clerk's certified mailing. Redirecting it takes a written request for personal or residence service, after which the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server delivers it.
Who May Serve Papers in Columbiana County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 names the clerk's mail, the sheriff, a municipal bailiff and a person designated by court order as those who serve original process. Designation lasts up to a year and follows an application and an oath. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Perry Township Courts and the Columbiana County Courthouse
The Columbiana County Courthouse, 105 South Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432, is the Court of Common Pleas courthouse, 10.1 miles from the township in a straight line. A municipal or county court, not Common Pleas, takes small claims and evictions, and that court's clerk can confirm whether an address is covered. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
The listed police department is Perry Township Police Department, 2198 North Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, OH 44460, (330) 337-7836. Confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Perry Township
A written notice to leave must be given at least three days before a landlord files (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. See the eviction guide. In the filed case, serve the summons no later than seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06); the clerk can say how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Perry Township
Civ.R. 45(B) lists sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, attorneys and court-designated persons as those who may serve. Hospitals: Salem Regional Medical Center, 1995 East State Street, Salem, OH 44460, (330) 332-7214, 0.5 miles; Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512, (330) 729-2929, 12.2 miles; Alliance Community Hospital, 200 East State Street, Alliance, OH 44601, (330) 596-6000, 12.7 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Perry Township
ZIP code 44460. Neighbors: Butler and Salem townships in Columbiana County; Goshen and Green townships in Mahoning County. Columbiana County.
Perry Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
For a township, think trustee, township clerk or county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
Why did my certified summons come back refused?
If you ask in writing, the clerk can send ordinary mail (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).