Supreme Court of Florida
North Fla. Women's Health Services v. State
July 10, 2003866 So. 2d 612
Summary
The Florida Supreme Court held that the Parental Notice Act unconstitutionally infringes a minor’s right of privacy because it does not further a compelling state interest and is not the least intrusive means; the trial court’s injunction was affirmed and the appellate reversal was quashed.
Holding
- Whether the Parental Notice Act imposes a significant restriction on a minor’s right of privacy under the Florida Constitution.. Yes; the Act imposes a direct and significant intrusion on a minor’s privacy by requiring parental notification of an abortion decision.
- Whether the Act furthers a compelling state interest through the least intrusive means.. No; the State failed to demonstrate a compelling interest and the Act is not the least intrusive means to achieve any asserted interests.
Docket SC01-843
Cited authorities
- section 390.001(4)(a), Florida Statutes
- Section 743.065, Florida Statutes
- section 743.065, Florida Statutes
- Section 743.065, Florida Statutes
- Section 743.065, Florida Statutes
- 48 Fla. L. Rev. 813
Cited by
- In Re Jane Doe 13-A — Roberts, J., Concurring
- In Re Jane Doe 13-A — Makar, J., Dissenting
- In re Jane DOE 13-A — Thomas, J., dissenting
- G.h., Sr., Father of P.g.h., a Minor Child v. Department of Children and Families
- State of Florida the Florida Department of Health John H. Armstrong, M.d.
- State of Florida the Florida Department of Health John H. Armstrong, M.d.
- Rick Scott v. George Williams
- In re Jane DOE — Griffin, J., dissenting