34-B §7011. Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination - Maine Statutes

Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982

§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: [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

1. Person being considered for sterilization. The name, age and residence of the person being considered for sterilization;

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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;

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3. Mental condition. The mental condition of and effects of any medications being administered to or taken by the person being considered for sterilization;

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4. Reasons sterilization is sought. A statement, in terms of the best interest of the person, of the reasons for which sterilization is sought;

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5. Petitioner. The name and relationship of the petitioner to the person being considered for sterilization;

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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;

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7. Physiological capability to procreate. A medical statement assessing the physiological capability of the person to procreate;

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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;

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9. Person's attitudes or desires regarding sterilization. Any attitudes or desires expressed by the person regarding sterilization; and

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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.

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SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).