Civil Process FAQs : Summit County Sheriff's Office

You must read the order in its entirety. All ex-parte orders require you to have a police officer escort you when returning to your house to pick up items. Any violation of the order could lead to arrest.

No. “Personal” Service is defined as being served “in hand” only to the person/company to be served.

Yes. “Residential” Service is defined as being served to anyone over the age of 16 years at the service address who can sign for receipt of the papers.

The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office is located inside the Summit County Courthouse at 209 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308

No, once notified you must report to the office of the Civil Division located in the basement of the Summit County Court House to obtain the papers. The deputy will not return. Please bring positive identification with you.

If your property was NOT sold at Sheriff Sale, then you will need to contact the Municipal Court where your property is located. There are 3 Municipal Courts in Summit County: Akron, Barberton, Stow.

OFFICE HOURS:

OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (Eastern Time)

CLOSED: Saturday, Sunday and ALL LEGAL HOLIDAYS

Civil Process FAQs

I received a restraining order today ordering me out of the house. Can I go to the house and pick up some items?

I received a yellow tag for my spouse and it is marked “Personal”. Can I pick up these papers for my spouse?

I received a yellow tag for my spouse and it is marked “Residential”. Can I pick up these papers for my spouse?

I received a yellow tag on my door and want to come pick up my papers. Where do I need to go to do that?

I received a yellow tag on my door indicating the Sheriff has papers for me. Can you tell me what it is about?

My landlord is trying to evict me. What do I need to do?

What are your hours of operation? When are you open?