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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Indiana

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Infant's Age
Statute: § 31-34-2.5-1
45 days or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 31-34-2.5-1
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 31-34-2.5-1
Emergency medical services provider

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 31-34-2.5-2

Take custody of child
Provide any act necessary to protect health and safety of the child
Notify local child protection service

Immunity for the Provider
Not addressed in the statutes reviewed

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 31-34-2.5-1; 35-46-1-4

Not required to disclose their name
It is a defense to a prosecution for abandonment if the infant is relinquished according to the law

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 31-34-2.5-2
The local child protection service shall assume care, control, and custody of the child

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