California · Probate Code

PROB §1959: The fact that, due to the nature or severity of his or her disability, a person for whom an authorization to consent to sterilization is sought may be vulnerable to sexual conduct by others that would

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Courts cannot consider a disabled person's vulnerability to unlawful sexual conduct when deciding whether to authorize sterilization under this law.

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The fact that, due to the nature or severity of his or her disability, a person for whom an authorization to consent to sterilization is sought may be vulnerable to sexual conduct by others that would be deemed unlawful, shall not be considered by the court in determining whether sterilization is to be authorized under this chapter.

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