Shalersville Township in Portage County is a township of 5,248 people living outside any city or village, and ordering a process server for it means choosing how quickly a summons and complaint, subpoena, eviction notice or other court paper should get its first delivery try. The order form is open for all of them. Standard Service is priced at $185 and its first attempt falls within 5 business days; Rush Service at $225, within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service at $265, aimed at 24 hours. Once the papers are delivered, you can expect a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Shalersville Township
Start with the hearing date. Far off: Standard Service for $185 and a first attempt within 5 business days. Closer: Rush Service for $225 and a first attempt within 48 hours. Almost here: 24-Hour Service for $265, whose first attempt is aimed within 24 hours but not promised, since it depends on early submission and server availability. Akron is among the six areas the rates page names as practical for it, and two of this township's hospitals are listed in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area. A failed delivery can be followed by another attempt for $25. See rates.
Portage County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
The clerk normally handles the summons by certified mail. To get a person involved, the plaintiff files a written request with the clerk, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server then carries it out.
Who May Serve Papers in Portage County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Under Civ.R. 4.1, a plaintiff does not choose the server personally. The clerk chooses the route: mail first, then the sheriff of the county where the party resides or may be found, or the bailiff for defendants within a municipal court's territory, or a person designated by court order. That person must be an adult with no interest in the outcome, valid photo ID and no recent disqualifying record, and the order can run up to a year. Our guide to unclaimed certified mail helps when mail fails.
Shalersville Township Courts and the Portage County Courthouse
The Portage County Courthouse, 203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266, holds the Court of Common Pleas and is 5.5 miles from the township in a straight line. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases are filed in a municipal or county court, and the clerk of the filing court confirms which covers an address. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, and small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Shalersville Township
The notice
A landlord must give written notice to leave at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. The eviction guide explains the required content.
The summons
After filing, the summons must be served at least seven days before the trial (R.C. 1923.06), and the clerk can explain how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Shalersville Township
Civ.R. 45(B) gives subpoena service to the sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person, and the server files a return. Hospitals: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266, (330) 297-2300, 4.2 miles; Summa Western Reserve Hospital, 1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, (330) 971-7000, 15.5 miles; Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310, (330) 670-4152, 16.9 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Shalersville Township
ZIP codes 44255 and 44266. Neighbors: the village of Mantua, the city of Streetsboro, Ravenna Township, Mantua Township, Freedom Township and Franklin Township, all in Portage County. Portage County.
Shalersville Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business?
Civ.R. 4.2 reaches a corporation or LLC through its statutory agent, an officer or manager, or by clerk mail to its usual place of business.
How long do I have to get the defendant served?
Civ.R. 4(E): six months, barring good cause.
What if the mailed summons is refused?
The clerk can resend by ordinary mail on written request, and service is complete when the mailing is entered of record (Civ.R. 4.6).