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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Florida
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
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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
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