§ 37-10-306. Violations
Any person who intentionally performs an abortion with knowledge that, or with reckless disregard as to whether the person upon whom the abortion is to be performed is an unemancipated minor, and who intentionally or knowingly fails to conform to any requirement of this part, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
§ 37-10-307. Civil Actions
Failure to obtain consent pursuant to the requirements of this part is prima facie evidence of failure to obtain informed consent and of interference with family relations in appropriate civil actions. The law of this state shall not be construed to preclude the award of exemplary damages in any appropriate civil action relevant to violations […]
§ 37-10-308. Severability
If any one (1) or more provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is found to be unconstitutional, the same is declared to be severable and the balance of this part shall remain effective notwithstanding the unconstitutionality. The legislature declares that it […]
§ 37-10-301. Legislative Intent and Findings
It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this parental consent provision to further the important and compelling state interests of: Protecting minors against their own immaturity; Fostering the family structure and preserving it as a viable social unit; and Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their […]
§ 37-10-302. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Abortion” means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or […]
§ 37-10-303. Written Consent Required — Petition for Waiver
No person shall perform an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless such person or such person’s agent first obtains the written consent of one (1) parent or the legal guardian of the minor. The consent shall be signed. The person shall obtain some written documentation, other than the written consent itself, that purports to establish […]
§ 37-10-304. Applicability — Pseudonym — Counsel — Court Proceedings — Appeals
The requirements and procedures under this part are available and apply to minors, whether or not they are residents of this state. The court shall ensure that the minor’s identity is kept anonymous. The minor shall be allowed to proceed under a pseudonym and shall be allowed to sign all documents, including the petition, by […]
§ 37-10-305. Medical Emergencies
The requirements of § 37-10-303 shall not apply when, in the best medical judgment of the physician based on the facts of the case before the physician, a medical emergency exists that so complicates the pregnancy as to require an immediate abortion.