The preliminary order in prohibition shall issue in the name of the state and upon the relation of the relator. The preliminary order shall order the respondent to file an answer within the time fixed by the order and may order the respondent to refrain from all action in the premises until further order. The clerk shall forthwith deliver a copy of the preliminary order, together with a copy of the petition, for service to the sheriff or other person specially appointed to serve it. Service may be made as provided in Rule 54.