Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7011 – Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination
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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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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7011
- Custodian: means the person having care and custody over the individual seeking sterilization or the individual for whom sterilization is sought. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003
- Informed consent: means consent that is:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003Sterilization: means a medical or surgical procedure, the purpose of which is to render an individual permanently incapable of procreation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 7003
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).