39-3901. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The legislature of the state of Idaho acknowledges that sterilization procedures are highly intrusive, generally irreversible and represent potentially permanent and highly significant consequences for individuals incapable of giving informed consent. The legislature recognizes that certain legal safeguards are required to prevent indiscriminate and unnecessary sterilization of such individuals, and to assure equal access to desired medical procedures for all Idaho citizens.
History:
[39-3901, added 2003, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 512.]
Structure Idaho Code
Section 39-3901 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Section 39-3902 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 39-3903 - STERILIZATION OF PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS CHAPTER.
Section 39-3904 - INITIATION OF PROCEEDING.
Section 39-3905 - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL.
Section 39-3907 - REFERRAL TO THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
Section 39-3910 - AUTHORIZED STERILIZATION PROCEDURE.
Section 39-3912 - EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
Section 39-3913 - CONFIDENTIALITY OF AND ACCESS TO RECORDS.