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1 Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey v. John J. Farmer, Jr. -- rank: 1000

... to a State statute, the Parental Notification for Abortion Act ( N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.1 to -1.12), that conditions a minor's right ... surgical care [otherwise] related to her pregnancy or her child.” N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.2. We decide today that the classification created by the ... is desirable and in the best interests of the minor. [ N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.2.]     Toward those ends, the Act requires a physician to ... this act” before performing an abortion on “an unemancipated minor,” N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.5. Notice is also not required if “the attending physician ... that the abortion is necessary due to a medical emergency.” N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.6. Alternatively, when that finding cannot be made, a minor ... petition or motion with a judge of the Superior Court. N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.10.     The Act also requires the DHSS to “prepare ...

docket:	a-52-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-08-15
status:
citation:	165 N.J. 609
Document Size:	135577