Infant Safe Haven Laws- Florida

Infant's Age
Statute: § 383.50
3 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 383.50
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 383.50

Hospital
Emergency medical service station
Fire station

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 383.50

Provide needed medical care
Contact local child-placing agency
Make a report if abuse or neglect is suspected

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 383.50
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 383.50

Parent has absolute right to remain anonymous
Immunity from prosecution if there is no abuse or neglect

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 383.50

Presumption that parent has consented to termination of parental rights
May reclaim child any time prior to termination