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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 11Pt. 4Ch. 2§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure

§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure

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§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure

This law lets a 16-year-old or older get medical or dental care without a parent's permission if no parent or guardian is available to say yes.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only for teens 16 or older who live in the state.
  • •Only if no parent or guardian is around to give permission.
  • •The court process is free—no fees.

Example

A 17-year-old needs surgery but their parents are out of the country and can't be reached.

The teen can ask a court for permission to get the surgery, and the court can say yes if they see it's needed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 6911 Minor Medical Consent Procedure

(a) Upon application by a minor, the court may summarily grant consent for medical care or dental care or both for the minor if the court determines all of the following: (1) The minor is 16 years of age or older and resides in this state. (2) The consent of a parent or guardian is necessary to permit the medical care or dental care or both, and the minor has no parent or guardian available to give the consent. (b) No fee may be charged for proceedings under this section. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6910 Minor Medical Care Authorization
  • § 6550 Caregiver School Medical Authorization
  • § 6922 Minor Medical Consent Rights
  • § 6925 Minor Consent For Pregnancy Care
  • § 6926 Minor Consent For Std Care

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6911.
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