Tennessee Adoption Laws, Page 7
Infant Safe Haven Laws
Infant’s Age
Statute: § 68-11-255- 72 hours old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 68-11-255
- Mother
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 68-11-255- Hospital
- Birthing center
- Community health clinic
- Outpatient walk-in clinic
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 68-11-255- Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health and safety
- May ask the parent for identification and health information
- May provide information to the parent about the legal effects of relinquishment and available social services
- Notify the department within 24 hours, but not before the mother leaves the facility
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 68-11-255
YesProtection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 68-11-255
- Any information that is received is kept confidential.
- Immunity for criminal prosecution is provided if the child is delivered unharmed.
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 36-1-142- The Department of Children's Services assumes custody of the child.
- Notice will be published in a newspaper to give the putative father an opportunity to claim the child.
- Failure of the mother to seek contact for 90 days shall be grounds for termination of parental rights.
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