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TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982
34-B §7005. Sterilization authorized by court
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34-B ME Rev Stat § 7005 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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§7005. Sterilization authorized by court
1. Court order required. A District Court order authorizing sterilization is required before the sterilization of any person described in section 7004, subsection 2.
[ 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW) .]
2. Determination prior to issuance of order. Before an order may be issued, the court shall determine whether the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought is able to give informed consent for sterilization and, if so, whether he has given informed consent for sterilization.
[ 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).
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