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### 45 Return of writ
> > (1) An order for the return of any writ or to bring in a person ordered to be attached or committed is not necessary.
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> > (2) A party at whose instance a writ of execution was issued or an order for attachment or committal was made may give notice to the Sheriff or process server requiring –
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> > > > (a) the return of the writ; or
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> > > > (b) that the Sheriff or the process server –
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> > > > > > (i) make a report; or
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> > > > > > (ii) bring in the person within a specified time, being not less than 8 days.
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> > (3) The Sheriff or any other person who does not comply with a notice under [subrule (2)](#GS45@Gs2@EN) is liable to attachment.