Modification of the 1991 Rules20

After rule 21, insert—

Service of enforcement order or order amending or revoking enforcement order21AA

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.