Yes. If you are under 18 and want to get an abortion but cannot notify or get the consent from one parent or legal guardian, you can apply to get permission from a judge, instead. This is called a judicial bypass. It is entirely confidential—your parents will not be involved. Jane’s Due Process can help you apply for your judicial bypass and will find you an attorney, free of cost, who will go to court with you.
If you are legally emancipated, you do not need to notify or get permission from anyone to have an abortion.
If you are able to get permission from a parent or legal guardian to have your abortion, here is the form your parent or legal guardian must fill out.
If you are live in a nearby state, or plan to have your abortion in a nearby state, it is important to be familiar with their laws.
Arkansas
Your state requires that one of your parents or a legal guardian give permission for your abortion. A judge can excuse you from this requirement.
Louisiana
Your state requires that one of your parents or a legal guardian give permission for your abortion. A judge can excuse you from this requirement.
New Mexico
No parental involvement requirement.
Oklahoma
Your state requires that one of your parents or a legal guardian be told of your decision at least 48 hours before the abortion takes place, and give permission for the abortion. A judge can excuse you from these requirements.
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