A female ward in a facility setting who is found to be pregnant and desiring an abortion shall be permitted to determine her eligibility for an abortion pursuant to law, including Article 2, Chapter 2, Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code, and, when determined to be eligible, shall be permitted to obtain an abortion.
(a) Facilities in which female wards reside shall maintain a procedure to:(1) Advise the ward of the pregnancy and determine necessary steps to assist her in obtaining services pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 2, Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) Obtain the services of an independent agency, e.g., Planned Parenthood, to provide counseling and information when the ward indicates she wishes to consider an abortion. (A) Place the ward in contact with the outside agency and(B) Provide transportation, if necessary.(b) When the ward chooses to have an abortion, an independent agency shall be contacted, and arrangements will be made for the abortion by that agency. (1) Financial arrangements shall be as follows: (A) The ward assumes financial responsibility, or(B) The staff arranges to return the ward to the county of commitment, if the ward is a diagnostic commitment pursuant to Sections 704 or 707.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(2) When the ward is unable to pay her own expenses, staff shall explore available financial resources, such as payment by a parent or guardian or medical insurance. When the ward has inadequate or no financial resources, the Youth Authority shall provide the necessary funds to cover the medical expenses.(3) Staff shall provide transportation and security coverage as necessary.(4) Staff shall arrange for appropriate medical follow-up, if required.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 30605
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4736 to title 9, section 30605 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1002, 1004, 1752, 1753 and 1755, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Article 2, Chapter 2, Division 106, Health and Safety Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4736 to title 9, section 30605 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).