Supreme Court Rules 2000

If the letter of request is in accordance with a Convention, the Principal Registrar is to give – a certificate sealed with the seal of the Court certifying – that the document, copy letter of request for service and any translation were served on the person to be served on the date and in the manner specified in the certificate or, if attempts to effect service failed, certifying the failure and the reasons for the failure; and the amount of the costs incurred; or such other certificate as is appropriate in the terms of the relevant Convention.

If the letter of request is not in accordance with a Convention, the Principal Registrar is to give – a certificate sealed with the seal of the Court – annexing the letter of request, a copy of the document to be served and of any translation and a copy of the affidavit under rule 969; and identifying the annexures; and certifying that the manner of service of the documents and the proof of service are as required by the rules regulating the service of originating process of the Court in the State or, if attempts to effect service failed, certifying the failure and the reasons for the failure; and certifying the amount of the costs incurred; or any other certificate as is appropriate in the terms of the letter of request.

The Principal Registrar is to send the certificate to – the Attorney-General; or the appropriate consul or other authority, if the letter of request or any relevant Convention so requires.