Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-740.3

proceedings - Confidentiality - Appeal.

A. If a pregnant unemancipated minor elects not to allow the

request for written informed consent of her parent, any judge of a

district court in the county in which the pregnant unemancipated

minor resides shall, upon petition or motion, and after an

appropriate hearing, authorize a physician to perform the abortion

if the judge determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the

pregnant unemancipated minor is mature and capable of giving

informed consent to the proposed abortion based upon her experience

level, perspective, and judgment. If the judge determines that the

pregnant unemancipated minor is not mature, or if the pregnant

unemancipated minor does not claim to be mature, the judge shall

determine, by clear and convincing evidence, whether the performance

of an abortion upon her without written informed consent of her

parent would be in her best interest and shall authorize a physician

to perform the abortion without written informed consent if the

judge concludes that the best interests of the pregnant

unemancipated minor would be served thereby.

In assessing the experience level of the pregnant unemancipated

minor, the court may consider, among other relevant factors, the age

of the pregnant unemancipated minor and experiences working outside

the home, living away from home, traveling on her own, handling

personal finances, and making other significant decisions. In

assessing the perspective of the pregnant unemancipated minor, the

court may consider, among other relevant factors, what steps the

pregnant unemancipated minor took to explore her options and the

extent to which she considered and weighed the potential

consequences of each option. In assessing the judgment of the

pregnant unemancipated minor, the court may consider, among other

relevant factors, the conduct of the pregnant unemancipated minor

since learning of her pregnancy and her intellectual ability to

understand her options and to make an informed decision. In

assessing whether, by clear and convincing evidence, obtaining the

written informed consent of the parent of the pregnant unemancipated

minor is not in her best interest, a court may not consider the

potential financial impact on the pregnant unemancipated minor or

the family of the pregnant unemancipated minor if she does not have

an abortion.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 368

B. A pregnant unemancipated minor may participate in

proceedings in the court on her own behalf, and the court may

appoint a guardian ad litem for her. The court shall advise the

pregnant unemancipated minor that she has a right to court-appointed

counsel and, upon her request, shall provide her with counsel.

C. Proceedings in the court under this section shall be

confidential and shall be given precedence over other pending

matters so that the court may reach a decision promptly and without

delay so as to serve the best interests of the pregnant

unemancipated minor. A judge of the court who conducts proceedings

under this section shall make, in writing, specific factual findings

and legal conclusions supporting the decision and shall order a

record of the evidence to be maintained, including the findings and

conclusions of the court.

D. An expedited confidential appeal shall be available to any

pregnant unemancipated minor for whom the court denies an order

authorizing an abortion without written informed consent of one

parent. An order authorizing an abortion without written informed

consent of one parent shall not be subject to appeal. No filing

fees shall be required of any pregnant unemancipated minor at either

the trial or the appellate level. Access to the trial court for the

purpose of a petition or motion, and access to the appellate courts

for the purpose of making an appeal from the denial of same, shall

be afforded a pregnant unemancipated minor twenty-four (24) hours a
of one parent shall not be subject to appeal. No filing

fees shall be required of any pregnant unemancipated minor at either

the trial or the appellate level. Access to the trial court for the

purpose of a petition or motion, and access to the appellate courts

for the purpose of making an appeal from the denial of same, shall

be afforded a pregnant unemancipated minor twenty-four (24) hours a

day, seven (7) days a week.