- (1) The court shall appoint an attorney to act as guardian ad litem to defend the rights and interests of the person to be sterilized.
- (2) The person to be sterilized is entitled to appear and testify at the hearing, to examine and cross examine witnesses, and to compel the attendance of witnesses.
(3)
- (a) The person who is the subject of a sterilization proceeding may, on motion to the court and for good cause shown, waive the right to be present at the hearing.
- (b) If the court grants that motion, the person shall be represented by a guardian ad litem at the hearing.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session