34-B M.R.S. § 7010 Determination of the Best Interests of a Person Unable to Give Informed Consent For Sterilization

LibraryMaine Revised Statutes
Edition2023
CurrencyCurrent through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 486
Year2023
Citation34-B M.R.S. § 7010

The parent, spouse, guardian or custodian of any person found unable to give informed consent for sterilization may petition the District Court, in the county of residence of the person being considered for sterilization, to determine if sterilization is in the best interest of that person. The court shall have sole jurisdiction and authority to order that a sterilization procedur...

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