Maine Consents By Person (12 Or More Years Old) To Be Adopted is a type of consent given by a person aged 12 or more to allow them to be adopted. This consent must be given in writing and witnessed by two individuals over the age of 18. The consent must be signed in the presence of the court and must be acknowledged in writing by the court. The consent must also include the person's name, address, date of birth, and the name and address of the adoptive parent. If the person is 14 or older, they must also sign a separate document stating that they understand the implications of the adoption. There are two types of Maine Consents By Person (12 Or More Years Old) To Be Adopted: judicial consent and consent without judicial intervention. Judicial consent is required when the court has jurisdiction over the adoption. Consent without judicial intervention is when the court does not have jurisdiction over the adoption and the consent must be given directly to the adoptive parents.