Iowa Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 233.1
- 14 days old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 233.2- Parent
- Person authorized by the parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 233.2
- Institutional health facility
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 233.2- Take custody of the child
- Perform any act necessary to protect the health and safety of the child
- Notify the department
- May ask for parent's name or medical information
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 233.2
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 233.3; 233.5- Parents are not required to give names or medical information.
- Identifying information shall be kept confidential.
- Immunity from criminal prosecution or civil liability is provided.
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 233.2; 233.4- A petition to terminate parental rights shall be filed as soon as possible upon relinquishment.
- A hearing to terminate parental rights shall be held within 30 days.
- Either parent may request custody of the child before termination.
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