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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Alabama
Statute: § 26-25-1
72 hours or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 26-25-1
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 26-25-1
Emergency medical services provider in a licensed hospital
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 26-25-1 26-25-2
Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
Notify the Department of Human Resources
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 26-25-5
Yes
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Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 26-25-3
Affirmative defense to prosecution for nonsupport, abandonment, or endangering the welfare of a child
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 26-25-2
The department assumes control and custody of the child
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