MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has overruled a judge who refused to give a minor permission for an abortion despite finding that she was mature enough to make the decision.

Justices on Thursday ruled in favor of the girl and granted judicial consent for the procedure. A juvenile judge last month found that the girl was adequately mature, but ruled that an abortion was not in her best interest.

Justices said the judge misapplied the law which requires either a finding that the girl is adequately mature or that an abortion is in her best interest. They said the judge does not have to find both factors.

Alabama law requires minors to get permission from a parent, guardian or judge for an abortion.