# The Magistrates' Courts Rules 1981, Rule 19: Service of order

Extent: E+W

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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1981/552/rule/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-rules-1981/rule-19
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