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### 650 Service
> > (1) The provisions of these rules relating to the filing and service of a writ apply to a writ of habeas corpus and an order for production.
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> > (2) Service of a writ of habeas corpus or an order for production directed to a person charged by law with the custody of persons in lawful custody or confinement on a servant or officer of the person to whom the writ or order is directed at the place where the person in question is confined or detained is sufficient service.
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> > (3) A notice is to be served with the writ.
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> > (4) The notice is –
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> > > > (a) to be directed to the person to whom the writ is addressed; and
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> > > > (b) is to state any act to be done by that person in obedience to the writ and any consequences of making default.