The persons exercising parental authority or, where applicable, the minor’s guardian, shall send the committee of experts referred to in article R. 1231-5 a request for authorisation to take the sample, accompanied by a copy of the documents by which their consent was obtained.
The committee of experts hears the minor who is capable of discernment. It shall ensure that the minor who is capable of expressing his or her wishes does not refuse the removal. It decides on the removal under the conditions set out in articles R. 1231-8 and R. 1231-9. It asks the doctor who indicated the transplant to provide proof that every effort has been made to find an adult donor compatible with the recipient.