Rule 506. Service of Complaint.

 A. The magisterial district judge shall serve the complaint by mailing a copy of it to the defendant by first class mail and by delivering a copy of it for service to the sheriff of, or any certified constable in, the county in which the office of the magisterial district judge is situated. If this service is not available to the magisterial district judge, service may be made by any certified constable of the Commonwealth. The officer receiving the copy shall serve it by handing it to the defendant or to an adult person in charge for the time being of the premises possession of which is sought to be recovered or, if none of the above is found, by posting it conspicuously on those premises.

 B. The copy shall be served at least five days before the hearing.

   Official Note

   Under subdivision A of this rule, service must be made both by first class mail and delivery for service in the manner prescribed.

   The provisions of this Rule 506 amended through June 30, 1982, effective August 16, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2266; amended July 16, 2001, effective August 1, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 4055. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (212909) to (212910).