Woodworth's mailing addresses fall in ZIPs 44452 and 44514, and a process server covering this corner of Mahoning County can deliver a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or other court papers there. Choose Standard, Rush or 24-Hour Service when ordering; once the papers are successfully delivered, a signed proof of service is emailed to you. Woodworth counted 1,784 residents in 2020 as a Census-designated place. It is an unincorporated community within Beaver Township, with no city or village government, so Beaver Township's trustees govern it.
What a Process Server Costs in Woodworth
At the rates page prices, Standard Service is $185 for a first attempt within 5 business days, and Rush Service is $225 for a first attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $265 and targets a first attempt within 24 hours, an option the rates page calls most practical for early orders in larger metro areas; in Woodworth it depends on submission time and server availability. If the papers cannot be delivered, you can buy additional attempts at $25 per attempt.
Mahoning County Sheriff, Bailiff or Private Server?
Clerk certified mail comes first in Ohio. A written request moves the case to a sheriff, a bailiff or a court-designated server for hand delivery.
Who May Serve Papers in Mahoning County: Clerk Mail, Sheriff or Designee
Under Civ.R. 4.1, the clerk of a common pleas court gives personal or residence service papers for Woodworth to the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office, and a municipal court gives them to its bailiff. A court may also designate a person by order, valid up to a year, once that person attests to the 4.1(D) requirements. A server who is still unsuccessful at 28 days writes the reasons on the process and returns it.
Woodworth Courts and the Mahoning County Courthouse
The Mahoning County Courthouse, 120 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44503, about 8.4 miles away, hosts the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. Small claims, evictions and lesser civil claims are heard in a municipal or county court, and the filing clerk confirms which court covers an address.
Eviction Notices and Forcible Entry and Detainer Papers in Woodworth
Notice to leave
A written notice must reach the tenant at least three days before filing under R.C. 1923.04, by certified mail, personal delivery or at the premises. The eviction guide covers the required wording.
Court summons
R.C. 1923.06 requires service seven or more days before trial; check the method with the clerk.
Subpoenas, Hospital Records and Out-of-State Subpoenas near Woodworth
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 8401 Market Street, Boardman, (330) 729-2929, is 1.3 miles off, and Surgical Hospital At Southwoods, 7630 Southern Blvd, Youngstown, (330) 729-8000, is 2.7 miles. Both are served under Civ.R. 45(B) by a listed officer, an attorney or a court-designated person. For township records, Beaver Township Police Department, 601 West South Range Road, North Lima, OH 44452, (330) 549-5338, is the township's department; confirm with it before sending a subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Woodworth
ZIPs 44452 and 44514 serve Woodworth. Beaver Township surrounds it; North Lima, another unincorporated community, and Boardman Township are nearby. See the Mahoning County page.
Woodworth Process Server FAQ
Why did my certified-mail summons come back unclaimed?
Civ.R. 4.6 lets you ask for ordinary mail or for personal service.
What is a court-designated process server?
It is a person whom a court has authorized by order under Civ.R. 4.1(E).
What does a landlord serve before filing an eviction?
The landlord must first give the three-day written notice in R.C. 1923.04.