Kansas Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 38-15,100
- 45 days old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 38-15,100- Parent
- Person having legal custody of the child
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 38-15,100- Fire station
- City or county health department
- Medical care facility
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 38-15,100- Take custody of the child
- Perform any act necessary to protect the health and safety of the child
- Notify local law enforcement
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 38-15,100
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 21-3604
- A person leaving a baby with a safe haven shall not be prosecuted for abandonment if the baby has suffered no harm.
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 38-1529- A petition will be filed for termination of parental rights, and will include a request that the court find that reunification is not a viable alternative.
- An expedited hearing will be held on the petition.
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