Oklahoma Adoption Laws, Page 7

Infant Safe Haven Laws

Infant’s Age

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • 7 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • Parent

Who May Receive the Infant

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • Medical services provider
  • Child rescuer, which is any employee or designated person on duty at:
    • Police station
    • Fire station
    • CPS agency
    • Hospital or other medical facility

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
  • Request information about the child
  • Provide information about the parents' rights regarding reunification
  • Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • The parent may remain anonymous.
  • There will be no prosecution for abandonment or neglect.

Effect on Parental Rights

Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

  • The department will provide information about reunification and counseling.


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