What is the Ohio law regarding teens and abortion?
Ohio law states that a parent must consent if a minor (age 17 and younger) is going to have an abortion. If the minor feels she is unable to involve her parent, she has the option of obtaining a judicial bypass by meeting with Juvenile Court judge, who determines if she is mature enough to have the abortion without parental consent. Preterm staff can give minors further information regarding their options.
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