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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Arkansas
Statute: § 9-34-202
30 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 9-34-202
Parent
A person designated by the parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 9-34-202
Medical provider
Law enforcement agency
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 9-34-202; 9-34-203
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Perform any act necessary to protect the health of the child
Immediately notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 9-34-202
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 9-34-203(c)
Affirmative defense to prosecution for endangering the welfare of a minor
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 9-34-203
The department will initiate a dependency action [to place the child in a permanent home]
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