{"data":{"id":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7006","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"34-B M.R.S. §7006","heading":"Contents of petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization","body":"The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:\n1.  Person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought.  Name, age and residence of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;\n2.  Parent, guardian or spouse.  Names and residences of any parents, spouse or guardian of the person seeking sterilization or for whom sterilization is sought;\n3.  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;\n4.  Reasons for sterilization.  A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought; and\n5.  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.","path":["TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES","CHAPTER 7: DUE PROCESS IN STERILIZATION ACT OF 1982"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-B/title34-Bsec7006.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:39Z","sha256":"7c2b2d0c735b4f10b24226489ad7fedf568736d2aacbe5a168e43999b727f721","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7005","next":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7007"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}