Springfield Township in Summit County has 14,177 residents outside any city or village and a police department of its own in the listing, and a process server in Springfield Township, Summit County, delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers there. The order page asks for one of three turnaround tiers, and each successful delivery earns a signed proof of service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Springfield Township
Akron is on the rates page list for practical fast service on early orders, and the township is 6.5 miles in a straight line from the courthouse there, but the page makes no promise about the top tier. Inexpensive is Standard Service, $185: first attempt within 5 business days. Between them lies Rush Service, $225: first attempt within 48 hours. Most costly is 24-Hour Service, $265: first attempt within 24 hours, which depends on submission time and server availability in the area. If a delivery does not succeed, a repeat costs $25 per attempt.
Summit County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Most Summit County cases open with a certified-mail summons from the clerk. The plaintiff's written request is the switch that sends delivery to the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Summit County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Designated Server
Many Ohio townships share a name, and this one is not the Springfield in Clark County, Lucas County or Hamilton County, so confirm the county on any paperwork. Within Summit County, Civ.R. 4.1 limits hand delivery to the sheriff, to a municipal bailiff for defendants in territory, or to a person designated by court order under division (E), for up to a year, who swears to division (D). All wait for a written plaintiff request. Where a server cannot deliver, the process is returned to the clerk after 28 days, along with the reasons.
Springfield Township Courts and the Summit County Courthouse
Common Pleas hears its cases at the Summit County Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308, in the county seat of Akron. The township has trustees but no court. Evictions, small claims and lesser civil suits go to a municipal or county court. The general municipal ceiling is $15,000, and small claims stops at $6,000. The filing clerk can say which court covers an address in the township.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Springfield Township
R.C. 1923.04 requires written notice to leave the premises at least three days before a landlord files, delivered by hand, at the home or premises, or by certified mail. For homes there is statutory wording, laid out in the eviction guide. After filing, a summons has to be served at least seven days before trial under R.C. 1923.06, and the clerk can explain methods.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Springfield Township
All three hospitals in the listing are in Akron. Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, is 6.6 miles away, Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, is 7.1 miles away, and Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310, (330) 670-4152, is 7.3 miles away. The township's police department is Springfield Township Police Department, 2465 Canfield Road, Akron, OH 44312, (330) 784-1609; confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena, since the entry comes from a 2008 survey.
Under Civ.R. 45(B), a subpoena may be served by sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables and deputies, attorneys, and persons designated under Civ.R. 4.1(E). On request, the witness is paid a day's attendance fee plus whatever other fees the law permits. A documents-only recipient has 14 days to object in writing. For a lawsuit in another state, the Summit County clerk takes the subpoena under R.C. 2319.09; the UIDDA guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Springfield Township
The township uses ZIP codes 44312 and 44685. Lakemore is 1.4 miles away, Mogadore 3.6, Green 4.0, Coventry Township 5.0, Suffield Township 5.2 and Lake Township 6.1. The Summit County page has county information.
Springfield Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a business or a township, village or city?
Civ.R. 4.2 sets a proper recipient for each; for a township, a trustee, the township clerk or the county prosecutor.
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed or refused?
The plaintiff is notified under Civ.R. 4.6 and may then ask for ordinary mail. See the unclaimed mail guide.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4 depends on an affidavit showing that the search was reasonable and thorough. See serving a summons.