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Interim orders as to custody in adoption proceedings.
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44.— (1) In circumstances in which it is lawful to make an adoption order, the Authority, on application for such an order, may—
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(a) adjourn the application for the adoption order, and
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(b) make an interim order,
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giving custody of the child to the applicant for a probationary period not exceeding 2 years.
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(2) The Authority may attach, to the interim order, conditions in regard to the maintenance, education and supervision of the welfare of the child.
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(3) After providing an opportunity to be heard to the person who has custody of the child under the interim order, the Authority may revoke the interim order.
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(4) The Authority shall revoke the interim order at the request of—
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(a) the person to whom custody of the child has been given, or
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(b) the mother or guardian of the child.
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(5) A person shall not fail or refuse to comply with a condition of an interim order made under subsection (1).
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