Wadsworth Township, in Medina County, is the unincorporated area outside the city of Wadsworth, which is 1.7 miles away and has its own page, and a process server here delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers to its 4,368 residents across two ZIP codes. Order online. Fees: Standard Service $185 (first attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service $225 (within 48 hours), 24-Hour Service $265 (aimed at 24 hours). Once papers reach their recipient, a signed proof of service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Wadsworth Township
Akron is one of the six areas the rates page names as practical for 24-Hour Service and Akron hospitals are on this township's list, but a first attempt within 24 hours at $265 is never promised; it hinges on early submission and server availability. Rush Service at $225 is aimed at 48 hours. Standard Service at $185 is aimed at 5 business days. A new attempt after a failed one is $25. See rates.
Medina County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Mail from the clerk, sent certified, carries most summonses. A plaintiff who prefers a person at the door files a written request, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server gets the papers.
Who May Serve Papers in Medina County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Neighbors of this township include Summit County's city of Norton and Wayne County's city of Rittman, which is a reminder that the sheriff who serves is the one for the county where the party resides or may be found (Civ.R. 4.1). A municipal bailiff serves defendants within the court's territory. A person designated by court order can serve instead for up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Wadsworth Township Courts and the Medina County Courthouse
The Medina County Courthouse, 93 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256, is the Court of Common Pleas courthouse and sits 8.6 miles from the township in a straight line. Small claims, evictions and similar cases are filed in a municipal or county court rather than Common Pleas, and the receiving clerk confirms address coverage. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Wadsworth Township
The landlord's written notice to leave has to be delivered at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home. See the eviction guide for required content. The summons in the filed case must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06); the clerk can say how.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Wadsworth Township
Who may serve a subpoena? Under Civ.R. 45(B), a sheriff, bailiff, coroner, clerk, constable, attorney or court-designated person. Hospitals: Medina Hospital, 1000 East Washington Street, Medina, OH 44256, (330) 725-1000, 7.9 miles; Akron General Medical Center, 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307, (330) 344-6000, 11.3 miles; Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308, (330) 543-8290, 12.9 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Wadsworth Township
ZIP codes 44270 and 44281. Neighbors: the city of Wadsworth, Guilford, Sharon and Montville townships in Medina County; the city of Rittman in Wayne County; the city of Norton in Summit County. Medina County.
Wadsworth Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Civ.R. 4.2 allows service on a trustee, the clerk or the county prosecutor.
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Publication under Civ.R. 4.4, after an affidavit.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months, Civ.R. 4(E).