§ 20-16-803 - Manner of consent. - Arkansas Statutes

20-16-803. Manner of consent.

(a) The person who performs the abortion or his or her agent shall obtain or be provided with the written consent from either parent or legal guardian.

(b) The written consent shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) The name and birthdate of the minor or incompetent woman;

(2) The name of the parent or legal guardian;

(3) A statement from the parent or legal guardian that he or she is aware that the minor desires an abortion and that he or she does consent to the abortion;

(4) The date; and

(5) The notarized signature of the parent or legal guardian.

(c) A notarized signature is not required if the person who performs the abortion or his or her agent witnesses the signature of the parent or legal guardian and signs the written consent as a witness.

(d) Prior to signing the written consent as a witness, the person who performs the abortion or his or her agent shall obtain from the parent or legal guardian positive proof of identification in the form of a valid photo identification card.

(e) A photocopy of the proof of identification and the written consent statement shall be maintained in the minor's or incompetent woman's medical records for a period of five (5) years from the date of the abortion.