§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;

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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

PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).