The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement of Children Act 1989 Contact Orders) Rules 2008

Modification of the 1991 Rules

20.  After rule 21, insert—

“Service of enforcement order or order amending or revoking enforcement order

21AA.— (1) Paragraphs (2) and (3) apply where an enforcement order or an order under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule A1 is made by the court.

(2) As soon as practicable after an order has been made, a copy of it shall be served by the designated officer on—

(a) the parties, except the person against whom the order is made;

(b) the officer of the service or the Welsh family proceedings officer who is obliged to comply with a request under section 11M;

(c) the responsible officer.

(3) Unless the court directs otherwise, the applicant shall serve a copy of the order personally on the person against whom the order is made.

(4) As soon as practicable after an order had been made under paragraph 4, 5, 6 or 7 of Schedule A1, a copy of the order shall be served by the designated officer on—

(a) the parties;

(b) the officer of the service or the Welsh family proceedings officer who is obliged to comply with a request under section 11M;

(c) the responsible officer; and

(d) in the case of an order made under paragraph 5 of Schedule A1, the responsible officer in the former local justice area.

(5) In this rule, “responsible officer” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(8) of Schedule A1.”.