Infant Safe Haven Laws- Iowa
Statute: § 233.1
14 days old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 233.2
Parent
Person authorized by parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 233.2
Institutional health facility
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 233.2
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Take custody of child
Perform any act necessary to protect health and safety of the child
Notify the department
May ask for parent's name or medical information
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 233.2
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 233.3; 233.5
Parents not required to give name or medical information
Identifying information shall be kept confidential
Immunity from criminal prosecution or civil liability
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 233.2; 233.4
Petition to terminate parental rights to be heard within 30 days
Parent may request custody of child before termination
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