Infant Safe Haven Laws- Kentucky
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075
72 hours old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075
Parent
Any person
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 405.075
Emergency medical services provider
Police officer
Firefighter
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 216B.190
Provide medical care
Attempt to gather health and medical information
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 216B.190
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 216B.190; 620.350
Identity confidential
Right to remain anonymous
No investigation for abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 620.350
Child placed in foster care
After 30 days, a petition for termination of parental rights is filed
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