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ADOPTION ACT 1994 - SECT 63

63 .         Intervention by CEO or other persons in applications for adoption orders

        (1)         In proceedings for an application for an adoption order, any person may apply for leave to intervene in the proceedings and the Court may make an order entitling the person to intervene in the proceedings.

        (2)         The CEO may intervene in the proceedings for an application for an adoption order in relation to a child.

        (3)         A person who, under subsection (1) or (2), intervenes in proceedings, is to be treated as a party to the proceedings with all the rights, duties and liabilities of a party, unless the Court otherwise orders.

        [Section 63 amended by No. 34 of 2004 s. 251.]



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