Rule 14.5 Who is to serve
(1)
The general rules about service in Part 6 are subject to this rule.
(2)
In proceedings to which this Part applies, a document which has been issued or prepared by a court officer will be served by the court officer except where—
(a)
a practice direction provides otherwise; or
(b)
the court directs otherwise.
(3)
Where a court officer is to serve a document, it is for the court to decide which of the methods of service specified in rule 6.23 F1or rule 6.23A is to be used.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 14.5(3) inserted (13.1.2025) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/1016), rules 1(3)(b), 9