§7005. Sterilization authorized by court
1. Court order required. A District Court order authorizing sterilization is required before the sterilization of any person described in section 7004, subsection 2.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2. Determination prior to issuance of order. Before an order may be issued, the court shall determine whether the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought is able to give informed consent for sterilization and, if so, whether that person has given informed consent for sterilization.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §103 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §103 (COR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
34-B §7002. Legislative intent
34-B §7004. Informed consent required for sterilization
34-B §7005. Sterilization authorized by court
34-B §7007. Submitting petition to determine informed consent; notice of hearing
34-B §7008. Hearing upon a petition to determine informed consent for sterilization
34-B §7014. Confidentiality; court costs
34-B §7017. Sterilization procedures review committee (REPEALED)