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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Colorado
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
72 hours or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
Firefighter
Hospital staff
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
Perform any act necessary to protect the health of the child
Notify law enforcement and the county department
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Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 18-6-401(9)
Affirmative defense to prosecution for placing a child in a threatening situation
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 19-3-304.5
Department shall:
Place child in an adoptive home
Proceed to terminate parent's rights as soon as lawfully possible
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