(1) This rule applies to an adoption order for the adoption of a child or young person.
(2) If the applicant for the adoption order is not the CYP director-general or the principal officer of a private adoption agency, the applicant must serve a sealed copy of the application and stamped copies of the following documents on the CYP director-general not later than 28 days before the return date for the application:
(a) the affidavit under rule 3157 supporting the application;
(b) each document accompanying the application under rule 3158.