Miss. Code Ann. §§ 41-41-31 (1991), 51, -53, -57 (1986), -55 (1986). If a pregnant minor seeks an abortion, the state requires the consent of both parents, unless under circumstances of parental incest, or divorce, in which case only one parent's consent is required. Unless the minor receives permission from a judge, parental consent is required, even if the minor is a child abuse survivor.
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(1986-01-01)
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An abortion clinic must maintain ultrasound equipment and perform an ultrasound evaluation for any woman who chooses abortion after 12 weeks. (Enacted 1999; Last Amended 2000)(1999-01-01)
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Pre-Roe V. Wade abortion ban still on the books: States that should a person have an abortion knowingly and willingy, unless it is a result of rape or if the pregnancy endangers the mother's health, the individual can be sent to prison for 1-10 years. The law has been determined unconstitutional in court; however, the law remains unrepealed(2013-01-01)
