Sharon Township in Medina County runs across three ZIP codes, and when someone in it needs a summons and complaint, a subpoena or an eviction notice delivered, a process server can take the job through the order form. The fastest tier is $265 for 24-Hour Service, aimed at a first attempt within 24 hours; below it, Rush Service is $225 with a first attempt within 48 hours, and Standard Service is $185 with a first attempt within 5 business days. Once a delivery succeeds, a signed proof of service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Sharon Township
Cheapest first: Standard Service, $185, with a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $225, with a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service, $265, with a first attempt within 24 hours that cannot be promised for any address, since it depends on submission time and who is available in the area. Akron is among the areas the rates page says suit it best. Failed deliveries can be retried at $25 per attempt. See rates.
Medina County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk mail first; sheriff, bailiff or a court-designated private server only after the plaintiff files a written request for personal or residence service.
Who May Serve Papers in Medina County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Civ.R. 4.1 splits into two tracks. Track one is mail: certified or express mail with a signed receipt, or a commercial carrier requiring one. Track two is hands-on service, available only on written request, delivered by the sheriff of the county where the party lives, the bailiff of a municipal court, or a person designated by court order. Anyone seeking designation applies with an oath and serves under that order for up to a year. The serving period is 28 days. Compare costs in the sheriff versus private server comparison.
Sharon Township Courts and the Medina County Courthouse
The Medina County Courthouse, 93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256, is where Common Pleas cases are heard, 7.0 miles from the township in a straight line. For small claims, evictions and other lower-level civil matters, the case goes to a municipal or county court; the clerk where you file confirms which. 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 Sharon Township
Written notice to leave comes first, at least three days before the landlord files (R.C. 1923.04), and may be mailed certified, handed over or left at the home. Required content is in our eviction guide. Later, the summons must be served at least seven days before the trial date (R.C. 1923.06); ask the clerk about method.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Sharon Township
Civ.R. 45(B) allows a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person to serve a subpoena, with the fees allowed by law tendered on demand. Hospitals listed: Medina Hospital, 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256, (330) 725-1000, 5.9 miles; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, 10.2 miles; Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, 11.5 miles. For a witness living in another state, start with the UIDDA guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sharon Township
ZIP codes: 44256, 44274 and 44281. Neighbors: Wadsworth Township, Granger Township, Montville Township, Medina Township and the city of Wadsworth in Medina County, plus Copley Township in Summit County. County page.
Sharon Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
A trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
What if the mail summons is refused?
The clerk notifies the plaintiff; ordinary mail can be requested (Civ.R. 4.6).
How long to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).