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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Delaware
Statute: Title 16, § 902
14 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Title 16, § 907A
Person who voluntarily delivers the infant unharmed
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Title 16, § 907A
Emergency department of a hospital
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Title 16, § 907A
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Take emergency protective custody
Attempt to obtain medical history
Notify the State Police
Attempt to give child's ID number to parent
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Title 16, § 908
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Title 16, § 907A; Title 11, § 1102A
Parent may remain anonymous
Any information gathered kept confidential
Defense from prosecution
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: Title 16, § 907A
Relinquishment is final after 30 days; termination of parental rights to follow
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