39-3910. AUTHORIZED STERILIZATION PROCEDURE. A sterilization procedure authorized under this chapter shall not include hysterectomy or castration unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that hysterectomy or castration is medically necessary treatment, independent of the need for sterilization. No sterilization procedure authorized under this chapter shall be performed by any person other than a physician.
History:
[39-3910, added 2003, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 515.]
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.