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Rule 8.810 Petition

Part V: Other Proceedings

The petition shall include:

(a) the pseudonym or initials of the minor;

(b) the age of the minor;

(c) a statement that the minor is pregnant and notice and consent or consent only has not been waived;

(d) a statement that the minor desires to terminate her pregnancy without notice to and consent or consent only from a parent or legal guardian; and

(e) a short and plain statement of facts to establish any of the following:

(1) The minor is sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy.

(2) The minor is a victim of child abuse or sexual abuse by one or both of her parents or a legal guardian.

(3) Notice to and consent or consent only from the parent or legal guardian is not in the best interests of the minor.