Nevada Adoption Laws, Page 7

Infant Safe Haven Laws

Infant’s Age

Statute: § 432B.630

  • 30 days old or less

Who May Relinquish the Infant

Statute: § 432B.630

  • Parent

Who May Receive the Infant

Statute: § 432B.630

  • Hospital
  • Obstetric center
  • Emergency medical care center
  • Firefighting center
  • Law enforcement agency

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider

Statute: § 432B.630

  • Perform any act necessary to maintain the health and safety of the child
  • Notify the child welfare agency within 24 hours

Immunity for the Provider

Statute: § 432B.160

Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent

Statute: §§ 432B.630; 200.508; 201.110

  • Not required to provide identifying or medical information
  • Not a violation of the laws of abandonment, abuse, neglect, or child endangerment simply for delivering the child to a safe haven

Effect on Parental Rights

Statute: § 432B.630

  • The parent is presumed to have intended to consent to termination of parental rights to the child.
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