Vermont § 8712 - Findings; order
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8712 — Findings; order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8712. Findings; order
- (a) The court shall prepare written findings of fact and state separately its conclusions
of law in all cases. (b) If upon completion of the hearing and consideration of the record, the court finds
that the person with an intellectual disability is competent to give informed consent
and no such consent has been given, no sterilization may be ordered. (c) If upon completion of the hearing and consideration of the record, the court finds
that the person is incompetent to consent and that the sterilization is in the best
interests of the person, it shall order that an involuntary sterilization may be performed. (Added 1981, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2013, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 111.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8712
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8712 cover?
Section 8712 ("Findings; order") 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 § 8712?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 8712" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 8712 apply to my situation?
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