Rhode Island Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 23-13.1-3- 30 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 23-13.1-4- Parent
- Person acting at the direction of the parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 23-13.1-3- Hospital
- Medical emergency facility
- Fire station
- Police station
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
- Provide needed medical care to the child
- Offer information about the legal effect of relinquishment
- Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 23-13.1-3; 23-13.1-4
- Any information provided is kept confidential.
- Immunity from prosecution for abandonment is provided.
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 23-13.1-5
- The department shall have temporary protective custody of child.
- A petition for termination of parental rights shall be filed in 90 days unless the parent has asserted a claim.
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