Do you think HKS could have refused to sign the release since he was being ordered to take the DNA? Just trying to think one step ahead here.
The consent paper must be signed before the swabbing is done because the child is under the age of 18. If it is not signed by Stern (currently the legal guardian of the baby) - then the swabbing would not have been done that day.
DDC will not do it without the consent of the child's current legal guardian. This is clearly stated on their website because the child is under the age of 18.
Also Stern was not ordered by the Bahamian judge - he was directed to submit the baby. They don't make "orders" for DNA tests in the Bahamas. Our media used the word "ordered" but the reality is he was directed to do it - A direction by judge in the Bahamas is not like an order in the US.
If you scroll back within the last 100 to 150 posts you will see why I think Stern went ahead a submitted the baby for the DNA tests.
go to post # 14,546