IV. Definition of the Child In the RMI, a child is generally defined as a person under the age of 18. The notable exception is the Adoptions Act, 2002: Title Number Provisions Domestic 26 MIRC Ch. 1 persons, whether male or “‘All female, residing in the Republic, who Relations Act shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years shall be regarded as of legal age and their period of minority to have ceased.’” §107 26 MIRC Ch. 3 means any natural person Juvenile Procedures Act under the age of eighteen (18) years.” § 303 Adoptions Act, 26 MIRC Ch. 8 means, for the purposes of 2002 this Chapter, a person younger than 16 years of age.” § 803 all cases, the petitioners may “In petition to adopt any child, provided that such a child has not attained the age of 16 years.” § 818
IV. Definition of the Child In the RMI, a child is generally defined as a person under the age of 18. The notable exception is the Adoptions Act, 2002: Title Number Provisions Domestic Relations Act 26 MIRC Ch. 1 “‘All persons, whether male or female, residing in the Republic, who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years shall be regarded as of legal age and their period of minority to have ceased.’” §107 Juvenile Procedures Act 26 MIRC Ch. 3 means any natural person under the age of eighteen (18) years.” § 303 Adoptions Act, 2002 26 MIRC Ch. 8 means, for the purposes of this Chapter, a person younger than 16 years of age.” § 803 “In all cases, the petitioners may petition to adopt any child, provided that such a child has not attained the age of 16 years.” § 818