Chapter Number and Title of Enactment
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Chapter: | 290A | Title: | ADOPTION RULES |  | |
: If this pencil mark appears at the beginning of a provision, that provision is subject to amendments that are already in operation but have not yet been incorporated in its text.
| Cap 290A | Empowering section | |
| Cap 290A rule 1 | Citation | |
| Cap 290A rule 2 | Interpretation | |
| Cap 290A rule 2A | Application | |
| Cap 290A rule 3 | Notice of intention | |
| Cap 290A rule 4 | Proceedings to be disposed of in private | |
| Cap 290A rule 5 | Form of application | |
| Cap 290A rule 6 | Identity of applicant may be kept confidential | |
| Cap 290A rule 7 | Previous applications | |
| Cap 290A rule 8 | Director of Social Welfare to be guardian ad litem subject to rule 9 | |
| Cap 290A rule 9 | Appointment of some other person as guardian ad litem | |
| Cap 290A rule 10 | Form of statement and consent | |
| Cap 290A rule 11 | Time for filing evidence | |
| Cap 290A rule 12 | Form of notice | |
| Cap 290A rule 13 | Guardian ad litem to investigate all relevant circumstances | |
| Cap 290A rule 14 | Information to be confidential | |
| Cap 290A rule 14A | Mode of application | |
| Cap 290A rule 15 | Appointment for hearing | |
| Cap 290A rule 16 | Notice of hearing | |
| Cap 290A rule 17 | Appearance to show cause why order should not be made | |
| Cap 290A rule 18 | Conduct of proceedings | |
| Cap 290A rule 19 | Form of order | |
| Cap 290A rule 20 | Copy of the order to be sent to Registrar of Births and Deaths and applicant | |
| Cap 290A rule 21 | Copy of order not to be given to other persons | |
| Cap 290A rule 22 | Notification by guardian ad litem of making or refusal of order | |
| Cap 290A rule 23 | Application for further hearing by applicant | |
| Cap 290A rule 24 | Application for further hearing by guardian ad litem | |
| Cap 290A rule 25 | Amendment of adoption orders, and revocation of directions ex parte | |
| Cap 290A rule 26 | Notice of amendment to be sent to Registrar of Births and Deaths | |
| Cap 290A rule 27 | Delegation of powers and duties | |
| Cap 290A rule 28 | Service of documents | |
| Cap 290A rule 29 | Persons who may attest documents and declarations outside Hong Kong | |
| Cap 290A rule 30 | Making and notice of application | |
| Cap 290A rule 31 | Dismissal of application for adoption order | |
| Cap 290A rule 31A | Application for an order passing care and control of infant | |
| Cap 290A rule 32 | Practice and procedure of District Court and of Court of First Instance to apply | |
| Cap 290A rule 33 | Court fees not charged | |
| Cap 290A Sched 1 | ||
| Cap 290A Sched 2 | ADDITIONAL MATTERS SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION AND REPORT BY GUARDIAN AD LITEM |
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