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§7010
Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
§7012

§7011. Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination

The petition for determination if sterilization is in the best interest of a person shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:   [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Person being considered for sterilization.  The name, age and residence of the person being considered for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Parents, spouse, custodian or guardian of person being considered for sterilization.  The names and residences of any parents, spouse, custodian or guardian of the person being considered for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
3.  Mental condition.  The mental condition of and effects of any medications being administered to or taken by the person being considered for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
4.  Reasons sterilization is sought.  A statement, in terms of the best interest of the person, of the reasons for which sterilization is sought;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
5.  Petitioner.  The name and relationship of the petitioner to the person being considered for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
6.  Alternatives.  Less drastic alternative contraceptive methods which have been tried or the reason those methods are believed to be unworkable or inappropriate for the person being considered for sterilization;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
7.  Physiological capability to procreate.  A medical statement assessing the physiological capability of the person to procreate;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
8.  Risk to life or health.  A medical statement regarding the potential risk to the life or health of the person which could be caused by procreation or child rearing;  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
9.  Person's attitudes or desires regarding sterilization.  Any attitudes or desires expressed by the person regarding sterilization; and  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
10.  Informed consent order.  The date and contents of the order issued under section 7008 concerning the ability to give informed consent for sterilization of the person being considered for sterilization.  
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).
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