n 1,· !'r" '''' 11"11 .- \ ~ u i111 1 IJ0111estic Violence Bill, 201 J 871 ( i') tile officl'r in charge of the police station closL·:-; t to the place of residence of the victim; (vl tile chief of the area where the victim ordinarily resides ; < vi) the Di rector of Children's Services; and (vii) the applicant 's representative. (2) If it appears to the court that it is not reasonably practicable to serve a copy of an order personally, the court may - (a) order that a copy of the order be served by any other means which the court thinks appropriate; or (b) make an order for substituted service. 34. In an application for a protection order, an accused person shall appear as if he or she was charged of a criminal orfence and the provisions of sections 123 to 133 (inclusive) of the Criminal Procedure Code relating to granting of bail shall apply. 35. ( 1) No person shall be present during the hearing of any proceeding under this Act except(a) an officer of the court; (b) parties to the proceedings and their advocates, if any; (c) a representative, if any; (d) witnesses; and (e) any other person whom the court permits to be present. (2) A witness shall leave the courtroom if so directed by the court. Bail 0 11 appcarane1 to summ ons or 011 arre st. Persons who may present during proceedings.