Supplementary Order Paper No 120

Clause 283

Replace clause 283(2) and (3) (line 36 on page 146 to line 8 on page 147) with:

  • (2) A summons may be served by—

    • (a) delivering it personally to the person summoned; or

    • (b) posting it to the person summoned at that person’s usual place of residence or address for service; or

    • (c) sending it by electronic communication to the person's electronic address for service if the person has provided an electronic address for service.

  • (3) A summons must,—

    • (a) if it is to be served by personal delivery, be served at least 48 hours before the attendance of the witness is required:

    • (b) if it is to be served by post, be served at least 10 days before the attendance of the witness is required:

    • (c) if it is to be served by electronic communication, be served at least 48 hours before the attendance of the witness is required.

After clause 283(4) (after line 11 on page 147), insert:

  • (5) A summons that is sent by electronic communication is treated as having been served not later than 2 days after the date on which it is sent.