Georgia Statutes
§ 31-20-2 — Performance of sterilization procedure upon request
Georgia § 31-20-2
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title31
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 31-20-2 (2026).
Text
It shall be lawful for any physician to perform a sterilization procedure upon a person 18 years of age or over, or less than 18 years of age if legally married, provided that a request in writing is made by such person and provided, further, that prior to or at the time of such request a full and reasonable medical explanation is given by such physician to such person as to the meaning and consequence of such operation.
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306 S.E.2d 922 (Supreme Court of Georgia, 1983)
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376 S.E.2d 390 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1988)
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477 S.E.2d 590 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1996)
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376 S.E.2d 384 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1988)
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419 S.E.2d 127 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1992)
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Bluebook (online)
Georgia § 31-20-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ga/31-20-2.