Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

96.   Notice of application to Adoption Committee

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    (1)   At the time of making an application to the Court under this Part, the prospective adoptive parent shall send a notice of the application in the prescribed manner to the Adoption Committee, together with supporting documents.

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    (2)   On receipt of the notice of the application made under subsection (1) the Adoption Committee shall submit the following to the Court —

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      (a)     a copy of the report of the home study assessment conducted on the prospective adoptive parent;

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      (b)     a copy of the post placement report prepared and approved under section 90;

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      (c)     certification in the prescribed manner, that the prospective adoptive parent has been resident in Saint Lucia for at least one year;

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      (d)     a copy of the placement agreement and a statement from the Director that applicable placement requirements as stipulated in the placement agreement have been met;

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      (e)     a recommendation on an issue relating to adoption which the Adoption Committee considers necessary; and

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      (f)     other information which the Adoption Committee considers necessary to enable the Court to determine whether the proposed adoption is in the best interest of the child.