RULE 4.070. PROCESS

(a) Issuance. The clerk of the court shall issue a summons,
a copy of the petition, any accompanying affidavits, and a copy of
the order finding probable cause to the respondent upon receipt of
an order finding probable cause signed by a circuit judge. The
summons shall direct the respondent to file an answer to the
petition within ten days after the date of service. The state attorney
shall serve a copy of the petition and related documents upon the
attorney appointed to represent the respondent pursuant to rule
4.080. The finding of probable cause shall not become effective
until the summons is returned served and filed with the clerk of the
court.

(b) Service; By Whom Made. The state attorney shall
electronically transmit a copy of the summons, petition, any
accompanying affidavits, and the order finding probable cause to
the person in charge of the facility in which the respondent is
confined. The person in charge of the facility shall serve a printed
copy of the summons, the petition, any accompanying affidavits,
and order finding probable cause on the respondent within 24
hours after receiving it and before the respondent is transferred to a
secure facility. The person in charge of the facility in which the
respondent is confined shall make a return on the summons within
24 hours after making service, by electronically confirming to the
state attorney that service has been made. The state attorney shall
file a printed copy of the return with the clerk, along with the
summons, on the first business day after receiving it. Additional
process may be issued as in other civil actions.