Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
34-B §7011. Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination

§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: [PL 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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SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).