In Re Doe

501 S.W.3d 313 (2016)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

P filed her application for a judicial bypass on July 7, 2016. She was 17 years old on this date. P asserted both statutory grounds for obtaining a judicial bypass: (1) that she is mature and sufficiently well informed to make the decision to have an abortion performed without notification to or consent of her mother; and (2) that notification and attempt to obtain consent would not be in her best interest. A guardian ad litem was appointed. The court heard testimony from P and her aunt. The guardian ad litem also addressed the court. The trial court denied the application. The court found that the notification and attempt to obtain consent would be in the best interest of the minor. P appealed. P contends the trial court was required by the statute to grant the application based on its finding that P is mature and sufficiently well informed.