(1)  After filing with the Court an application for an assessment order, a care and protection order or the variation, extension or revocation of an assessment order, a care and protection order or an interim care and protection order, a copy of that application and notice of the time and place of the hearing of the application must be served –

(a) on the child the subject of the application or order, if the child is 10 or more years old; and

(b) on the child's advocate or representative, if one has been appointed; and

(c) on each other party to the application; and

(d) if the Secretary is the applicant, on any person whom the Secretary considers has an interest in the welfare of the child; and

(e) if the Secretary is the applicant, on any person whom the Secretary considers may be affected by the order or the variation, extension or revocation of the order.

(2)  If a copy of the application and a notice of the time and place of the hearing is to be served on the child who is the subject of the application or the order to which the application relates, they must be served personally.

(3)  The copy of the application and a notice of the time and place of the hearing to be served on a party, other than the child who is the subject of the application or the order to which the application relates, must be served –

(a) personally; or

(b) by post addressed to the party at his or her last known place of residence or employment; or

(c) in any other manner authorised by the Court if –

(i) it is not practicable to serve the copy and notice personally; or

(ii) the whereabouts of the party cannot, after reasonable enquiries, be ascertained.