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provides for ordinary service of a summons for a summary offence. The summons must be served at least 14 days before the return date. In deciding whether ordinary service should be used, an informant must consider whether it is the appropriate method of service in all the known circumstances. These circumstances include the nature and gravity of the alleged offence, whether the accused has previously been found guilty or convicted of any similar offence, and the period of time that has elapsed since the address for service was obtained. If ordinary service is effected by sending a copy of the document by ordinary post (according to clause 342(a)), evidence of service must state how the address was obtained, the time and place of posting and whether the relevant matters discussed above were considered before determining to effect service by post.