Section 137 Child’s Right Act

Section 137 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Rules of the Court for adoption of a child. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act.

(1) The Chief Justice of Nigeria may make rules of Court for regulating generally the practice and procedure of the Court in respect of the adoption of child.

(2) The power to make rules conferred by subsection (1) of this section, shall, without prejudice to the generality of that subsection, include power to make provisions for‐
(a) application for the adoption orders being heard and determined otherwise than in open court;

(b) the admission of documentary evidence of any consent required under section 132 of this Act; and

(c) requiring the child development officer to prepare for the consideration of the Court on an application for an adoption order. a report, for the assistance of the Court in determining whether the order will be for the welfare and best interest of the child.