A process server in Pike Township, Stark County, a township with two ZIP codes, 44626 and 44643, 7.7 miles from the courthouse in Canton, can deliver summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there once they are ordered through the online order page, and the Standard, Rush or 24-Hour turnaround you choose is confirmed with a signed proof of service by email after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Pike Township
Prices, in order of speed: Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, $225, with one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, $265, with an aim of within 24 hours that the rates page does not promise and that turns on early submission and server availability. Stark County is not on that page's list of best-fit areas for the fastest tier. When a delivery fails, each further attempt is $25 per attempt.
Stark County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Certified mail through the clerk handles the typical summons, and only a written plaintiff request for personal or residence service puts the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server in charge. The Stark County page has more.
Who May Serve Papers in Stark County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
The Civ.R. 4.1(D) requirements for a court-designated server include being 18 or older, not a party or related to one, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and having valid photo ID. Those are conditions the court checks on an oath before it designates anyone for up to a year of hand delivery.
Pike Township Courts and the Stark County Courthouse
The Stark County Courthouse, 101 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44702, houses the Court of Common Pleas, 7.7 miles from the township in a straight line. A municipal or county court handles smaller civil, small claims and eviction cases, and its clerk can confirm whether it covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Pike Township
A written notice to leave must be given at least three days before the landlord files, with the content covered in the eviction guide. In the court case, the summons must be served at least seven days before trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Pike Township
The nearest hospital in the listing is Aultman Hospital, 2600 Sixth Street Sw, Canton, OH 44710, (330) 363-9911, at 7.7 miles. Mercy Medical Center (8.8 miles) and Union Hospital in Dover (12.7 miles) follow. Civ.R. 45(B) names who may serve a subpoena. R.C. 2319.09 covers out-of-state ones. Pike Township has no police department listed.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Pike Township
The township covers ZIPs 44626 and 44643. Sandy Township (in Tuscarawas County), Canton Township, Sandy Township (in Stark County), Bethlehem Township, Lawrence Township (in Tuscarawas County) and Perry Township are nearby.
Pike Township Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 provides for publication.
How long do I have to serve after filing?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).
What is a court-designated process server?
A person the court names by order, under Civ.R. 4.1(E).