If the court does not find that the respondent is able to give informed consent, such court shall retain its jurisdiction and shall determine whether such sterilization is in the best interest of the respondent. Notwithstanding the finding of the court, the respondent can refuse sterilization, provided the court concludes that the respondent understands the nature and consequences of such refusal.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-697
(Formerly Sec. 45-78w). Informed consent. Refusal of sterilization
Known as the Connecticut Uniform Adult Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
The act spans §§ 45–45 (143 sections).
(P.A. 79-543, S. 8, 14.) History: Sec. 45-78w transferred to Sec. 45a-697 in 1991.
Official source: Connecticut General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Connecticut statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.