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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Arizona
Statute: § 13-3623.01
72 hours or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 13-3623.01
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 13-3623.01
Firefighters on duty
Emergency medical technician on duty
Staff member at a health care institution
Staff member at a private child welfare agency, adoption agency, or church that posts a public notice that it will accept abandoned infants
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 13-3623.01
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Notify child protective services as soon as practicable
Offer written information about information and referral organizations
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 13-3623.01
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 13-3623.01
Parent may remain anonymous and is not required to answer any questions
A person is not guilty of abuse for leaving an infant with safe haven provider
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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