{"data":{"id":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7011","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"34-B M.R.S. §7011","heading":"Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination","body":"The petition for determination if sterilization is in the best interest of a person shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:\n1.  Person being considered for sterilization.  The name, age and residence of the person being considered for sterilization;\n2.  Parents, spouse, custodian or guardian of person being considered for sterilization.  The names and residences of any parents, spouse, custodian or guardian of the person being considered for sterilization;\n3.  Mental condition.  The mental condition of and effects of any medications being administered to or taken by the person being considered for sterilization;\n4.  Reasons sterilization is sought.  A statement, in terms of the best interest of the person, of the reasons for which sterilization is sought;\n5.  Petitioner.  The name and relationship of the petitioner to the person being considered for sterilization;\n6.  Alternatives.  Less drastic alternative contraceptive methods which have been tried or the reason those methods are believed to be unworkable or inappropriate for the person being considered for sterilization;\n7.  Physiological capability to procreate.  A medical statement assessing the physiological capability of the person to procreate;\n8.  Risk to life or health.  A medical statement regarding the potential risk to the life or health of the person which could be caused by procreation or child rearing;\n9.  Person's attitudes or desires regarding sterilization.  Any attitudes or desires expressed by the person regarding sterilization; and\n10.  Informed consent order.  The date and contents of the order issued under section 7008 concerning the ability to give informed consent for sterilization of  the person being considered for sterilization.","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-Bsec7011.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:39Z","sha256":"56acb91d7a7a9b2db81292f7cd36b4d6c55c2d78d28a2261e777be3c1a554771","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7010","next":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-7012"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}