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3.16—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), service shall be effected–
(a)in the case of any of the modes specified in rule 3.15(2), by a sheriff officer;
(b)in the case of any of the modes specified in rule 3.15(2)(e) or (f), by a solicitor, the sheriff clerk, the Principal Reporter or an officer of the local authority; or
(c)in the case of any mode specified by the sheriff in terms of rule 3.15(3), by such person as the sheriff directs.
(2) In relation to the citation of witnesses, parties and havers in terms of rule 3.14 or service of any application, “officer of the local authority” in paragraph (1)(b) includes any officer of a local authority authorised to conduct proceedings under these Rules in terms of rule 3.21 (representation).
(3) The sheriff clerk shall cite the Principal Reporter and the authors or compilers of any reports or statements whom the sheriff may wish to examine under section 51(3) of the Act (appeal against decision of children’s hearing or sheriff).
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