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4008 Criminal proceedings—service if no-one found at
accused person’s address for service
(a) an accused person in a criminal proceeding—
(i) is not in custody; and
(ii) is not represented by a solicitor; and
(iii) has an address for service; and
(b) no-one can be found at the address.
(2) Any document in the proceeding (including a document for which
personal service is otherwise necessary) may be served on the
accused person by leaving a copy at the person’s address for service.
Criminal proceedings—service Division 4.1.2
Rule 4009