# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 4.2: Methods of service

Extent: E+W

(1) A document may be served by any of the methods described in rules 4.3 to 4.6 (subject to rules 4.7 and 4.10), or in rule 4.8.
(2) Where a document may be served by electronic means under rule 4.6, the general rule is that the person serving it must use that method.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/4.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-4.2
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