# The Armed Forces (Custody Proceedings) Rules 2009, Article 8: Service by another method


(1) A judge advocate may direct that a document may be served by a method other than those mentioned in rules 4 to 7.
(2) A direction under this rule—
(a) must specify—
(i) the method to be used; and
(ii) the date by which the document must be served; and
(b) may specify the time on that date by which the document must be served.
(3) A judge advocate may treat a document as served if the addressee responds to it, even if it was not served in accordance with these Rules.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1098/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-custody-proceedings-rules-2009/article-8
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