Rule 19 Service of orderF1
England and Wales
Unless the court otherwise directs—
(a)
a domestic abuse protection order must be served on the defendant; and
(b)
service must be effected—
(i)
by a constable or by an employee of a police authority, and
(ii)
by handing a copy of the order to the defendant in person.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Rules 17-23 and cross-heading (previously omitted by virtue of S.I. 2021/626, rule 2(12)(c)(d)) inserted (8.4.2024) by The Magistrates’ Courts (Amendment) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/254), rules 1(2), 2(6)