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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Illinois
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/10
72 hours or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/15
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/20
Hospitals
Fire stations
Emergency medical facilities
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/20
Provide emergency care
Make a report if abuse is suspected
Provide parent with information about adoption registry
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: CH. 325, § 2/27
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: CH. 325, §§ 2/25; 2/30
If there is no evidence of abuse, may remain anonymous
Neither a child protective nor criminal investigation may be initiated solely because the newborn has been relinquished
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: CH. 325, §§ 2/50; 2/55
Termination of parental rights will commence no sooner than 60 days after relinquishment
Parent may file claim to child prior to termination
Failure of the parents to file a claim bars them from any future action
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