This is a legal form that was released by the Wisconsin Circuit Court - a government authority operating within Wisconsin. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form JC-1623?
A: Form JC-1623 is the Order on Waiver of Parental Consent for Abortion in Wisconsin.
Q: What does Form JC-1623 waive?
A: Form JC-1623 waives the requirement for parental consent for a minor to have an abortion.
Q: Who can use Form JC-1623?
A: Form JC-1623 can be used by minors who wish to have an abortion without obtaining parental consent.
Q: Is parental consent required for an abortion in Wisconsin?
A: Yes, unless a minor obtains a waiver through Form JC-1623, parental consent is generally required for an abortion in Wisconsin.
Q: How can a minor obtain a waiver from parental consent?
A: A minor can obtain a waiver from parental consent by filing Form JC-1623 with the court and demonstrating that she is mature and capable of giving informed consent, or that obtaining parental consent would not be in her best interest.
Q: Are there any fees associated with filing Form JC-1623?
A: There may be filing fees associated with filing Form JC-1623, but they can be waived if the minor is unable to pay.
Q: What happens after filing Form JC-1623?
A: After filing Form JC-1623, the court will review the request and may grant or deny the waiver. If the waiver is granted, the minor can proceed with obtaining an abortion without parental consent.
Q: Can a minor's request for a waiver be denied?
A: Yes, the court has the discretion to deny a minor's request for a waiver if it determines that parental consent is in the minor's best interest or if the minor is not found to be sufficiently mature and capable of giving informed consent.
Q: Can a minor appeal the denial of a waiver?
A: Yes, if a minor's request for a waiver is denied, she may be able to appeal the decision to a higher court.
Form Details:
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