Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-698: (Formerly Sec. 45-78x). Application by guardian or conservator for consent to sterilization.

Whenever sterilization is sought of a person under guardianship or conservatorship, application for consent to sterilization shall be filed in Probate Court by the guardian, conservator or other interested party. Notification and appointment of legal counsel shall be carried out pursuant to sections 45a-693 and 45a-694. The individual for whom sterilization is sought shall be present at the hearing unless the court, for good cause shown, shall excuse such attendance.