62A-6-111 - Guardian ad litem -- Procedural rights. - Utah Statutes

62A-6-111. Guardian ad litem -- Procedural rights.
(1) The court shall appoint an attorney to act as guardian ad litem to defend the rights andinterests of the person to be sterilized.
(2) The person to be sterilized is entitled to appear and testify at the hearing, to examineand cross examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses.
(3) The person who is the subject of a sterilization proceeding may, on motion to thecourt and for good cause shown, waive the right to be present at the hearing. If the court grantsthat motion, the person shall be represented by a guardian ad litem at the hearing.

Enacted by Chapter 1, 1988 General Session