Ohio Adoption Laws, Page 7

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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

• Emergency medical service worker
  
• Hospital employee
  
• Peace officer

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider

• 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

Protection for Relinquishing Parent

• 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.

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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