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) or (e) 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.