N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-17.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:95-17.5 - Termination of pregnancy

(a) As soon as possible after the pregnancy is diagnosed, a physician, advanced practice nurse or certified nurse midwife shall provide the pregnant juvenile with appropriate medical care, and the pregnant juvenile shall be given religious and social counseling to aid her in making the decision to continue or to terminate the pregnancy.

(b) Should the pregnant juvenile elect to terminate the pregnancy, arrangements shall be made by the health care provider without undue delay to schedule and complete the procedure, unless a treating physician, advance practice nurse or certified nurse midwife determines that the pregnancy cannot be terminated.

(c) A juvenile who elects to terminate a pregnancy shall be required to sign a form indicating her desire to terminate the pregnancy and acknowledging that she has received medical care and has been offered religious and social counseling in reaching her decision.

(d) A pregnancy shall be terminated, and follow-up care shall be provided, only at a medical facility or hospital licensed in New Jersey.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:95-17.5