Me. Stat. tit. 34-B § 7011

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 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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34-B M.R.S. § 7011

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