MATTER OF D. D.


90 Misc.2d 236 (1977)

In the Matter of D. D., a Mentally Retarded Person.

Surrogate's Court, Nassau County.

April 28, 1977


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Clurfeld, Ross & Krevitz for petitioner. Kathleen M. Kane, guardian ad litem.


JOHN D. BENNETT, S.

This is an application by A. D., mother and guardian of the person of D. D., infant, for an order authorizing the sterilization of D. D. The petition, supported by a physician's letter, alleges that D. D. is 16 years old, but that she functions below a 5-year level as a result of severe mental retardation. It further alleges that she is attractive and well developed and that attempts have been made to seduce her. The petition concludes...

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