# The Armed Forces (Custody Proceedings) Rules 2009, Article 9: Service by commanding officer


Where a document to be served on a person is sent or delivered to his commanding officer, his commanding officer must arrange for the document to be served on him personally as soon as is reasonably practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1098/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-custody-proceedings-rules-2009/article-9
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