Orr v. Knowles

This matter comes before us pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-219 (Cum. Supp. 1982) as 18 certified questions of law from the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. The main thrust of these questions is a request that we interpret Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-347 (Cum. Supp. 1982) as it stands, and in light of other relevant provisions found under Nebraska law.

Section 28-347 reads: “(1) Except as provided in this section, no physician shall perform an abortion upon a minor without first having given at least twenty-four hours actual notice to one of the parents or the legal guardian, if…