Ohio Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 2151.3516
- Less than 72 hours old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 2151.3516
- Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 2151.3516
- Emergency medical service worker
- Hospital employee
- Peace officer
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 2151.3517- Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health and safety
- Attempt to provide to the parent forms to gather medical information and written materials that describe the services available
- Notify the Children's Services Agency
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 2151.3523
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 2151.3523; 2151.3424- The parent has the right to remain anonymous.
- The parent shall not be subject to prosecution for the act of relinquishment.
- The child is regarded as a deserted or neglected child.
- A parent seeking reunification must undergo DNA testing.
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