(1) Service shall be made by delivering a copy of the writ personally to the person to be served, or if acceptance is refused, by offering personal delivery to such person.
(2) If the person to be served is absent from the place of detention, service shall be made by delivering a copy of the writ personally to the person having the person detained in immediate custody.
(3) If the person to be served conceals himself, or refuses admittance to the party attempting to serve the writ, it may be served by affixing a copy of it on some conspicuous place on the outside of his place of abode, or of the place where the party is confined or detained.
(4) The writ may be served at any time on any day. The return of the officer or person serving shall be proof of the time and manner of service.