2015 Delaware Code
Title 16 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 57. VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY STERILIZATION
§ 5709 Interim action by court.
(a) Upon receipt of a petition, the Court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney or both for the respondent.
(b) On the motion of the respondent or on its own motion, the Court may order an independent examination by a duly licensed physician, psychiatrist or psychologist not employed by the agency responsible for the care of the respondent. The Court may order that such examination be at State expense.
65 Del. Laws, c. 148, § 1.;
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