Service
650 Service
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.
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.
A notice is to be served with the writ.
The notice is – to be directed to the person to whom the writ is addressed; and is to state any act to be done by that person in obedience to the writ and any consequences of making default.
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