Police introduce rules for issuing summons via social media
An automatic ‘seen’ message or delivery report can be taken as confirmation that the summons has been delivered. The summons can also be issued via a public announcement if the suspect or person of interest is out of the country.
19 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Police Service has introduced new rules for issuing summons through social media in cases where the official note cannot be delivered in person.
According to the new procedure that came into force last week, the summons should first be issued either through the delivered note or via a phone call. But in cases where the recipient cannot be found or if members of the household refuse to accept on his behalf, the summons can be sent through a social media platform.
An automatic ‘seen’ message or delivery report can be taken as confirmation that it has been delivered. The summons can also be issued via a public announcement if the suspect or person of interest is out of the country.
The rules state that the summons must be delivered 24 hours before the recipient is required to appear. For Maldivians living overseas, a period of three to seven days can be offered depending on the circumstances, which can also be extended by the police upon request.
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