Connecticut § 45a-699a Stay of order or decree permitting sterilization.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 45a-699a — Stay of order or decree permitting sterilization.

Connecticut § 45a-699a

Title 45aProbate Courts and Procedure

Ch. 802hProtected Persons and Their Property

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-699a (2026).

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Except as otherwise provided in this section, an order or decree of a court of probate permitting sterilization pursuant to sections 45a-690 to 45a-700, inclusive, shall be stayed, for a period of not less than ten days from the date of such order or decree, to afford the respondent an opportunity to file an appeal pursuant to part VII of chapter 801b. If no such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall be lifted. If such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall remain in effect pending the outcome of the appeal. The provisions of this section shall not stay any such order or decree if the court finds that the respondent (1) has attained the age of eighteen years, (2) is able to give informed consent to a sterilization procedure, and (3) has given informed con

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Except as otherwise provided in this section, an order or decree of a court of probate permitting sterilization pursuant to sections 45a-690 to 45a-700, inclusive, shall be stayed, for a period of not less than ten days from the date of such order or decree, to afford the respondent an opportunity to file an appeal pursuant to part VII of chapter 801b. If no such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall be lifted. If such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall remain in effect pending the outcome of the appeal. The provisions of this section shall not stay any such order or decree if the court finds that the respondent (1) has attained the age of eighteen years, (2) is able to give informed consent to a sterilization procedure, and (3) has given informed consent, in writing, to such sterilization.