In re Jane Doe 13-A

I agree that the trial court abused its discretion in denying Appellant’s petition for judicial waiver under the circumstances of this case. I write to explain the rationale for my vote to reverse.

With certain exceptions not applicable here, Florida’s Parental Notice of Abortion Act requires the physician performing or inducing the termination of a minor’s pregnancy to notify the minor’s parent or legal guardian before the minor undergoes the procedure. See § 890.01114(2)(a), (2)(c), (3)(a), Fla. Stat. (requiring actual notice at least 48 hours before the procedure or, if actual notice is not…