Thank you for offering your knowledge!

I am not in need of a judicial bypass (and likely wouldn't ever be since I am 25 and live in Canada - wohoo!), but I have a question for you.

What is a judicial bypass and under what circumstances would a woman need one?

Thanks!

I'll wait and let amber explain it.

Peace,
Jenn

Hey .Amber, welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your info!

A judicial bypass is an order from a judge that allows a minor to have an abortion without telling or receiving consent from her parent or legal guardian. To get a judicial bypass, a judge must decide that the minor meets at least one of the following “grounds” (reasons):

* The minor is mature and sufficiently well informed about her pregnancy options to make the decision without a parent or legal guardian being involved.
* It is not in the minor's best interest for the parent or legal guardian to be notified.
* Notification of a parent or legal guardian could lead to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of the minor.

The hearing is completely confidential. A confidential hearing means that no one will know the minor's name, what she said, or even that she filed an application.

You don't have to pay for anything, except the abortion.

do you call and make an appointment with the clinic, or do you have to go to court first?