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· 9/7/1983

Motes v. Hall County Department of Family & Children Services

Citations

  • 306 S.E.2d 260
  • 251 Ga. 373
  • 1983 Ga. LEXIS 810

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  • \We therefore conclude that the seriousness of an individual's interest at stake in a state initiated sterilization proceeding is such that due process requires 'clear and convincing evidence' to authorize the sterilization of an individual.\
  • “We therefore conclude that the seriousness of an individual’s interest at stake in a state initiated sterilization proceeding is such that due process requires ‘clear and convincing evidence’ to authorize the sterilization of an individual.”

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Judges: Hill

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