(750 ILCS 70/20)
Sec. 20. Exceptions. Notice shall not be required under this Act if:
(1) the minor or incompetent person is accompanied by
a person entitled to notice; or
(2) notice is waived in writing by a person who is
entitled to notice; or
(3) the attending physician certifies in the
patient's medical record that a medical emergency exists and there is insufficient time to provide the required notice; or
(4) the minor declares in writing that she is a
victim of sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse by an adult family member as defined in this Act. The attending physician must certify in the patient's medical record that he or she has received the written declaration of abuse or neglect. Any notification of public authorities of abuse that may be required under other laws of this State need not be made by the person performing the abortion until after the minor receives an abortion that otherwise complies with the requirements of this Act; or
(5) notice is waived under Section 25.
(Source: P.A. 89-18, eff. 6-1-95.)
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