In re Doe

This is a confidential appeal from the trial court’s denial of a minor’s application for a court order authorizing her to consent to the performance of an abortion without notification to and consent of a parent, a proceeding known as a “Judicial Bypass Proceeding.”11 respectfully concur in the court’s judgment affirming the trial court’s- denial of the -judicial bypass. Though I agree with the outcome of the appeal, I part ways with the majority in the legal analysis and method of review. I also write separately to underscore the importance of making judicial opinions open to the public.

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