The mature minor rule states that a minor may consent to a medical procedure without parental consent if a court determines that the minor is mature and capable of making that decision. Once a court decides that a minor is mature enough to provide consent, then it is unconstitutional to take away that right. Another method by which minors can give consent is if they are emancipated. Emancipated minors include minors who support themselves, are married, are parents, are in the military, or are declared emancipated by a court. A minor can also obtain situational emancipation. Situational emancipation occurs when the minor can consent to treatment if there is no immediately available legal guardian, and a delay in treatment may harm the minor's well-being. Additionally, there are several types of treatments that do not require parental consent, such as mental health care, birth control, and substance abuse treatments..