Delaware Code
Chapter 57. VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY STERILIZATION
§ 5709. Interim action by court.

(a) Upon receipt of a petition, the Court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney or both for the respondent.
(b) On the motion of the respondent or on its own motion, the Court may order an independent examination by a duly licensed physician, psychiatrist or psychologist not employed by the agency responsible for the care of the respondent. The Court may order that such examination be at State expense.

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