Warren Township, in Trumbull County, is not the city of Warren: it is the 4,700 people living outside any city or village, with a township police department and four ZIP codes, and a process server there delivers summonses and complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers. Order online. Standard Service costs $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service costs $225 for one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service costs $265 and aims at 24 hours. Every successful delivery is followed by a signed proof of service sent to your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Warren Township
Youngstown is the nearest hospital area on this list, and the rates page names neither Warren nor Youngstown among its six practical areas for 24-Hour Service, so the $265 tier is a try at a first attempt within 24 hours that depends on early submission and server availability. Rush Service at $225 holds to 48 hours; Standard Service at $185 holds to 5 business days. Another attempt after a failure is $25. See rates.
Trumbull County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk-sent certified mail is the normal start. To get the papers into someone's hands, the plaintiff files a written request, and the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated server does it.
Who May Serve Papers in Trumbull County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Papers for people inside the city of Warren belong on the city's page; this one covers the unincorporated township. The service rule is the same either way. Civ.R. 4.1 offers clerk mail first, then, on request, the sheriff, a municipal bailiff or a court-designated person whose order lasts up to a year. See the unclaimed mail guide.
Warren Township Courts and the Trumbull County Courthouse
Only 3.2 miles in a straight line from the township stands the Trumbull County Courthouse, 161 High Street Northwest, Warren, OH 44481, home of the Court of Common Pleas. Small claims and evictions are not heard there but in a municipal or county court, whose clerk can say whether an address is covered. Municipal courts generally hear claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000.
The listed police department is Warren Township Police Department, 3765 West Market Street, Leavittsburg, OH 44430, (330) 898-5588. Confirm with the department before sending a records subpoena.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Warren Township
A landlord's written notice to leave must come at least three days before filing (R.C. 1923.04), by certified mail, by hand or at the home; see the eviction guide. The filed case's summons must be served at least seven days before trial (R.C. 1923.06); the clerk can explain.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Warren Township
Civ.R. 45(B) opens subpoena service to sheriffs, bailiffs, coroners, clerks, constables, attorneys and court-designated persons. Hospitals: Insight Hospital And Medical Center Trumbull, 1350 East Market Street, Warren, OH 44482, (330) 841-9011, 4.2 miles; Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital, 667 Eastland Ave Se, Warren, OH 44484, (330) 841-4016, 5.4 miles; Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, 1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44501, (330) 480-3022, 15.0 miles. Out-of-state witnesses: UIDDA.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Warren Township
ZIP codes 44430, 44481, 44483 and 44485. Neighbors: the city of Warren, the village of Lordstown, and Champion, Braceville, Southington and Howland townships, all in Trumbull County. Trumbull County.
Warren Township Process Server FAQ
How do I serve a township?
Trustees, the township clerk or the county prosecutor (Civ.R. 4.2).
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication only when an affidavit shows the search was diligent.
How long do I have to serve?
Six months (Civ.R. 4(E)).