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:
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The minor’s emotional development and stability indicate:
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The minor’s credibility and demeanor as a witness indicates:
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The minor’s ability to accept responsibility is demonstrated by:
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The minor’s ability to assess both the immediate and long-
range consequences of the minor’s choices is demonstrated by:
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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:
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The minor’s decision to have an abortion may have been made
under any undue influence by another is indicated by:
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….. 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