# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Part 4: SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS

Extent: E+W

Contents of this Part
When this Part applies
rule 4.1
Methods of service
rule 4.2
Service by handing over a document
rule 4.3
Service by leaving or posting a document
rule 4.4
Service by document exchange
rule 4.5
Service by electronic means
rule 4.6
Documents that must be served by specified methods
rule 4.7
Service by person in custody
rule 4.8
Service by another method
rule 4.9
Documents that may not be served on a legal representative
rule 4.10
Date of service
rule 4.11
Proof of service
rule 4.12
Court’s power to give directions about service
rule 4.13

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/part/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/part-4
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