Maryland Adoption Laws, Page 7
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Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
- Within 3 days of birth
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
- Mother
- Person who has the approval of the mother
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
- Responsible adult
- Hospital or other facility designated by regulation
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
- A person who receives an infant shall take it to a hospital.
- The hospital shall notify the local department within 24 hours.
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
- Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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