625Service of general orders

### 625 Service of general orders > > (1)  A general order to show cause and any affidavit upon which the prosecutor intends to rely are to be served on each authority and person specified under rule [rule 624(1)(c)](#GS624@Gs1@Hpc@EN) or [(e)](#GS624@Gs1@Hpe@EN) not later than 14 days before the day on which the order is returnable. > > > (2)  If a general order to show cause is to be served on a magistrate or justices in petty sessions, it is sufficient that it be served on the relevant clerk of petty sessions. > > > (3)  If a general order to show cause is to be served on a statutory tribunal or board, it is sufficient that it be served on the chairperson, presiding member or clerk of the tribunal or board. > > > (4)  If the prosecutor is unable to serve a general order, the Court or a judge may – > > > > > > (a) extend the period for the return of the general order; or > > > > > > > (b) on any terms the Court or judge thinks fit dispense with service of the order and any affidavit in support on any person required to be served.