Maine § 34-B §7006 Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization

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§ 34-B §7006 — Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization

Maine § 34-B §7006

Title 34-BBEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Ch. 7DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-B, § 34-B §7006 (2026).

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The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:

1.Person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought. Name, age and residence of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;

2.Parent, guardian or spouse. Names and residences of any parents, spouse or guardian of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;

3.Basis of petition. A statement of the factors, including any listed in section 7004, subsection 2, and mental condition, when appropriate, which necessitate a determination of the ability of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought to give informed consent for sterilization;

4.Reasons for sterilization. A

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The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:
1.
Person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought.
Name, age and residence of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;
2.
Parent, guardian or spouse.
Names and residences of any parents, spouse or guardian of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;
3.
Basis of petition.
A statement of the factors, including any listed in section 7004, subsection 2, and mental condition, when appropriate, which necessitate a determination of the ability of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought to give informed consent for sterilization;
4.
Reasons for sterilization.
A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought; and
5.
Person initiating petition.
The name, address, position and statement of interest of the person initiating the petition or any person assisting with a self-initiated petition.