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3.—(1) Unless the context otherwise requires, where under these Rules any document or notice is to be served on an accused by the court administration officer or the prosecuting authority, it may be served—
(a)by sending it to the commanding officer of the accused;
(b)by delivering it to the accused personally;
(c)by leaving it for the accused with a person at the accused’s usual place of abode; or
(d)by post in a letter addressed to the accused at his last known or usual place of abode.
(2) Where a document or notice is received by the commanding officer in accordance with paragraph (1)(a), he shall serve it on the accused as soon as is practicable.
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