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§7005
Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
§7007

§7006. Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization

The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought.  Name, age and residence of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Parent, guardian or spouse.  Names and residences of any parents, spouse or guardian of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Basis of petition.  A statement of the factors, including any listed in section 7004, subsection 2, and mental condition, when appropriate, which necessitate a determination of the ability of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought to give informed consent for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
4.  Reasons for sterilization.  A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought; and  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
5.  Person initiating petition.  The name, address, position and statement of interest of the person initiating the petition or any person assisting with a self-initiated petition.  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).
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