Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 7011. Contents of petition for consideration of sterilization of a person based upon a determination

1. Person being considered for sterilization. The name, age and residence of the person being considered for sterilization;

2. 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;

3. Mental condition. The mental condition of and effects of any medications being administered to or taken by the person being considered for sterilization;

4. Reasons sterilization is sought. A statement, in terms of the best interest of the person, of the reasons for which sterilization is sought;

5. Petitioner. The name and relationship of the petitioner to the person being considered for sterilization;

6. 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;

7. Physiological capability to procreate. A medical statement assessing the physiological capability of the person to procreate;

8. 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;

9. Person's attitudes or desires regarding sterilization. Any attitudes or desires expressed by the person regarding sterilization; and

10. 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.