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provides for service of a preliminary brief. In deciding whether ordinary service rather than personal service should be used, an informant must consider whether it is an 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, the manner of service of the summons and the period of time that has elapsed since the address for service was obtained. If ordinary service is not appropriate, personal service in accordance with clause 339 must be used.