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Infant Safe Haven Laws

Infant’s Age

Statute: § 26-25-1

  • 72 hours or younger
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Who May Relinquish the Infant

Statute: § 26-25-1

  • Parent

Who May Receive the Infant

Statute: § 26-25-1

  • Emergency medical services provider in a licensed hospital

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider

Statute: §§ 26-25-1 26-25-2

  • Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
  • Notify the Department of Human Resources

Immunity for the Provider

Statute: § 26-25-5

Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent

Statute: § 26-25-3

  • Relinquishment to a safe haven is an affirmative defense to prosecution for nonsupport, abandonment, or endangering the welfare of a child.

Effect on Parental Rights

Statute: § 26-25-2

  • The department assumes control and custody of the child.

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