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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Kansas

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Infant's Age
Statute: § 38-15,100
45 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 38-15,100

Parent
Person having legal custody of the child

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 38-15,100

Fire station
City or county health department
Medical care facility

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 38-15,100

Take custody of child
Perform any act necessary to protect health and safety of the child
Notify local law enforcement

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 38-15,100
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 21-3604
Person leaving a baby with a safe haven shall not be prosecuted for abandonment if the baby has suffered no harm

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 38-1529

Petition will be filed for termination of parental rights
An expedited hearing will be held on the petition

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