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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Idaho
Statute: § 39-8103 [39-8203]
30 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 39-8103 [39-8203]
Custodial parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 39-8103 [39-8203]
Hospital
Physicians, staff
Nurses, midwives, physician's assistants
Emergency medical technicians
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 39-8102 [39-8202]
Perform any act necessary to protect health and safety of child
Notify a peace officer
Take temporary custody of the child
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 39-8103 [39-8203]
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 39-8103 [39-8203]
Parent not required to give identity
Any information given kept confidential
Immunity from prosecution for abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 39-8104 [39-8204]; 39-8106 [39-8206]
Child will be placed in an adoptive home
Petition for termination of rights will be filed within 30 days
Prior to termination, parent may file claim of rights to child
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