FORM 8.991. FINAL ORDER DISMISSING PETITION FOR JUDICIAL WAIVER OF PARENTAL NOTICE and consent OR CONSENT ONLY to TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY

FORM 8.991. FINAL ORDER DISMISSING PETITION FOR

JUDICIAL WAIVER OF PARENTAL NOTICE AND CONSENT OR CONSENT ONLY TO TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR

COUNTY, FLORIDA

In the interest of

Case no.

(pseudonym or initials of minor)

Division:

FINAL ORDER DISMISSING PETITION FOR

JUDICIAL WAIVER OF PARENTAL NOTICE AND CONSENT OR

CONSENT ONLY TO TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY

THIS CAUSE having come before the court on a petition for judicial waiver of parental notice and consent or consent only to termination of pregnancy and the court being otherwise advised in the premises, finds the following:

….. It was not proven by clear and convincing evidence that the minor is sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate the pregnancy; specifically, the court has considered the following factors in reaching this decision and makes the following findings:

The minor’s age is: ……….

The minor’s overall intelligence indicates: …………………………………………….………………………………… …………. …………………………………………….………………………………… …………..

The minor’s emotional development and stability indicate: …………………………………………….………………………………… ………….. …………………………………………….………………………………… …………..

The minor’s credibility and demeanor as a witness indicates: …………………………………………….………………………………… ………….. …………………………………………….………………………………… ………….

The minor’s ability to accept responsibility is demonstrated by: …………………………………………….………………………………… ………….. …………………………………………….………………………………… …………..

The minor’s ability to assess both the immediate and long- range consequences of the minor’s choices is demonstrated by: …………………………………………….………………………………… ………… …………………………………………….………………………………… …………

The minor’s ability to understand and explain the medical risks of terminating her pregnancy and to apply that understanding to her decision is indicated by: ………………………………………………………………….…………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………

The minor’s decision to have an abortion may have been made under any undue influence by another is indicated by: …………………………………………….………………………………… …………… …………………………………………….………………………………… …………..... ….. It was not proven by the preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner is the victim of child abuse inflicted by one or both of her parents or her legal guardian;

….. It was not proven by clear and convincing evidence that ………. notification of and consent from OR ………. consent only from the parent or legal guardian is not in the best interests of the petitioner;

….. Other:

THEREFORE, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:

1. The petition for judicial waiver of parental notice and consent or consent only to termination of pregnancy is DISMISSED.

2. The court shall provide a written transcript of all testimony and proceedings as provided by law.

3. The clerk shall keep and maintain a confidential record of these proceedings as provided by law, and shall seal the record.

4. THE MINOR HAS A RIGHT TO APPEAL THIS DECISION. The clerk shall immediately provide Form 9.900(f) Notice of Appeal of an Order Dismissing a Petition for Judicial Waiver of Parental Notice and Consent or Consent Only to Termination of Pregnancy and Advisory Notice to Minor to the minor or petitioner if other than the minor.

DONE AND ORDERED in the ........ court in and for ............ County, Florida, on .....(date)......

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Judge