Vermont § 8707 - Competency to consent; procedure
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8707 — Competency to consent; procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8707. Competency to consent; procedure
- (a)(1) If the physician from whom the sterilization has been sought refuses to perform the
sterilization because he or she is not satisfied that the person with an intellectual
disability has the ability to give the informed consent required by section 8706 of this title, the person with an intellectual disability may file a petition in Superior Court
for a determination of the person’s competency to consent to the sterilization. (2) The petition shall set forth the information required by subdivisions 8709(b)(1)-(5)
of this title. (3) Upon filing of the petition, the court shall appoint a qualified developmental disabilities
professional as defined in subdivision 8821(8) of this title to examine the person with an intellectual disability and present evidence to the
court as to that person’s ability to give informed consent. (4) The hearing shall be limited to a determination of the person with an intellectual
disability’s competency to consent to a sterilization, and shall be conducted in accordance
with sections 8709(c), 8710, and 8711
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8707
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8707 cover?
Section 8707 ("Competency to consent; procedure") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 8707?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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