Windham is a Portage County village with a police department of its own, and a process server there delivers summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices and other court papers 12.0 miles from the courthouse in Ravenna. Use the order page. The tier sets the turnaround, and after a successful delivery the signed proof of service is emailed.
What a Process Server Costs in Windham
The ladder runs $185, $225, $265. Standard Service at $185 calls for a first attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $225 calls for it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $265 aims at 24 hours, with no promise, since submission time and who is available to serve in the area decide. When delivery has not been completed, another attempt costs $25. Visit the rates page.
Portage County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Unless a request says otherwise, the clerk sends the process by certified mail; a written request for personal or residence service moves the papers to the sheriff, a municipal-court bailiff or a court-designated server.
Who May Serve Papers in Portage County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff, Bailiff or Court-Designated Server
Ohio's civil rules do not let a plaintiff name just anyone to serve, a fact that surprises many. Civ.R. 4.1 requires the sheriff, a bailiff for municipal courts, or a person designated by court order, after a written request for personal or residence service. The designation covers up to a year and ends if the person stops meeting the requirements. See the sheriff versus private server guide.
Windham Courts and the Portage County Courthouse
The Portage County Courthouse, 203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266, houses Common Pleas and is 12.0 miles from Windham. Lower-level civil, small claims and eviction cases belong to a municipal or county court, and the clerk where a case is filed will confirm which court covers a Windham address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Windham
R.C. 1923.04 wants a written notice to leave delivered to the tenant at least three days before the landlord files; the eviction guide covers the content. A seven-day gap must separate service of the filed summons from trial.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Windham
The Windham Police Department, 9621 East Center Street, Windham, OH 44288, (330) 326-2211, holds police records; call the department first to confirm before any subpoena goes out. University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, 6847 N Chestnut, Ravenna, OH 44266, (330) 297-2300, is 11.6 miles away, and Insight Hospital And Medical Center Trumbull, 1350 East Market Street, Warren, OH 44482, (330) 841-9011, is 12.5 miles away. Civ.R. 45(B) lists who may serve; for out-of-state witnesses see the UIDDA article.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Windham
Windham uses ZIP code 44288. Windham Township is 2.4 miles away, Garrettsville 4.1 miles, and Braceville Township in Trumbull County 4.6 miles.
Windham Process Server FAQ
What if I cannot find the defendant?
Civ.R. 4.4 allows publication on an affidavit of diligent search.
How do I serve a village?
Civ.R. 4.2 names the officer responsible or the solicitor.
Why was my certified mail refused?
See Civ.R. 4.6 for what the clerk does next.