Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 329:38 - Review by BoardI. A physician-defendant accused of an offense under this subdivision may seek a hearing before the board as to whether the physician's conduct was necessary to save the life of the mother whose life was endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.II. The findings on this issue are admissible on this issue at the civil and criminal trials of the physician-defendant. Upon a motion of the physician-defendant, the court shall delay the beginning of the trial for not more than 30 days to permit such a hearing to take place.Added by 2012, 283:2, eff. 1/1/2013. 2012, 283:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2013.