People under 18 years old seeking abortion care in Pennsylvania have the right to an abortion without parental consent if they go to court and meet with a judge. The judge can give them permission to get an abortion.
This confidential hearing is called a “judicial bypass.”
You don’t have to have a lawyer for a judicial bypass, but you can contact us for confidential help at cost to you.
Women’s Law Project attorneys are here to help you and we do not charge any fees. We are a non-profit legal center devoted to advancing and defending the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people. We’re based in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how judicial bypass works and tips for scheduling your abortion appointment by reading the materials posted on this page, then call us at 412-281-2892 or email us at info@womenslawproject.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
What is Judicial Bypass and how does it work in Pennsylvania?
Learn more by reading our fact sheet on the judicial bypass in Pennsylvania. Esta información también está disponible en español.
Tips for Avoiding Unnecessary Delay While Scheduling Your Appointment
Make sure you follow these tips to avoid unnecessary delays while scheduling your appointments. Siga estos consejos para evitar retrasos innecesarios.
One important tip is to use a dedicated search engine like www.ineedana.com or www.abortionfinder.org to find an abortion provider near you. Google and similar search engines may bring you to an unregulated anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center (CPC) website instead of an abortion provider.
What is an unregulated pregnancy center, aka “crisis pregnancy center?”
CPCs don’t provide or refer for abortion and are NOT qualified to give you the pre-abortion counseling required by law. Also called “pregnancy resource centers,” “anti-abortion centers,” or “fake clinics,” unregulated pregnancy centers purchase marketing that urges people seeking abortion care to go to their facility before an abortion, but that’s unnecessary and could delay your care. But don’t worry! It’s easy to find a real abortion provider: Just use www.inneedana.com or www.abortionfinder.org instead of a regular search engine.
Contact us for help.
We know your situation can feel overwhelming but you are not alone. We are here for you! If you would like help, contact us at 412-281-2892 or info@womenslawproject.org and someone will get back to you.
