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( 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.
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Persons who may
present during
proceedings.
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