Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization

34-B M.R.S. § 7006, under DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982.

34-B M.R.S. § 7006

The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth: [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

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.