Maine Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: Title 22, § 4018
- Less than 31 days old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Title 22, § 4018
- Person
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Title 22, § 4018- Law enforcement officer
- Staff at a medical emergency room
- Medical services provider
- Hospital staff member
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Title 22, § 4018- May request information helpful to the welfare of the child
- Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Title 22, § 4018
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Title 17-A; § 553(3); Title 22, § 4018- Delivery of a child in accordance with the law is an affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment.
- All personal information about the parent is kept confidential.
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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