442.268 - Civil immunity of person performing judicially authorized abortion in accordance with provisions of NRS 442.240 - Nevada Statutes

442.268  Civil immunity of person performing judicially authorized abortion in accordance with provisions of NRS 442.240 to 442.270, inclusive.  If an abortion is judicially authorized and the provisions of NRS 442.240 to 442.270, inclusive, are complied with, an action by the parents or guardian of the minor against persons performing the abortion is barred. This civil immunity extends to the performance of the abortion and any necessary accompanying services which are performed in a competent manner. The costs of the action, if brought, must be borne by the parties respectively.

      (Added to NRS by 1985, 2307)

      NRS 442.270  Liability for failure to exercise reasonable care to preserve life of infant born as result of attempted abortion.  Whenever an abortion results in the birth of an infant capable of sustained survival by natural or artificial supportive systems, the failure to take all reasonable steps, in keeping with good medical practice, to preserve the life and health of the infant subjects the person performing the abortion to the laws of this state governing criminal liability and civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 1639; A 1975, 368; 1985, 2311)