Minnesota Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785- 72 hours old or younger
- Child must be unharmed
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 609.3785- Mother
- A person who has the mother's approval
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785
- Employee at a licensed hospital
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 145.902- May ask about medical history of the mother or the child
- May provide contact information for the social services department
- Must inform the local welfare agency within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 145.902
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785- Not required to provide any information
- No prosecution for leaving an infant
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 260C.217- The local social service agency shall take custody of the child.
- The agency is not required to attempt to reunify the child with the parents.
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