Oregon Statutes 436.245 – Petition content
The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 436.245
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Informed consent: means consent given by an individual 15 years of age or older for sterilization that is:
(a) Based upon a full understanding of the nature and consequences of sterilization pursuant to information requirements set forth in ORS § 436. See Oregon Statutes 436.205
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Sterilization: means any medical procedure, treatment or operation for the purpose of rendering an individual permanently incapable of procreating. See Oregon Statutes 436.205
(1) The name, age and residence of the respondent.
(2) The names and residences of any parents, spouse, legal guardian or conservator of the respondent.
(3) A statement of the facts describing the respondent’s alleged inability to give informed consent for sterilization.
(4) A statement of facts indicating the likelihood or unlikelihood that the respondent will have the ability to make an informed decision about sterilization in the foreseeable future.
(5) A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought.
(6) The name, position and statement of interest of the person initiating the petition or any person assisting the respondent with a self-initiated petition. [1983 c.460 § 7]