§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure
This law lets a 16-year-old or older get medical or dental care without a parent's permission if no parent or guardian is available to say yes.
A 17-year-old needs surgery but their parents are out of the country and can't be reached.
The teen can ask a court for permission to get the surgery, and the court can say yes if they see it's needed.
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§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure
Last verified: January 9, 2026