Check out our new unplanned pregnancy community website. Find support and informative articles about unplanned pregnancy.
Infant Safe Haven Laws- Maryland
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Within 3 days of birth
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Mother
Person who has the approval of the mother
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Responsible adult
Hospital or other facility designated by regulation
advertisement
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
A person who receives an infant shall take it to a hospital
The hospital shall notify the local department within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Cts & Jud Pro § 5-641
Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Change
Change Location
Specifying your location helps us to provide resources and information specific to your area. To specify your location, use the 'Settings' tab at the bottom right of the page.
advertisement
Sponsored Links
Find an adoption social worker or agency who can help. Start today!
Home-Study.Adoption.com
Parent Profiles
Matthew & Emily (MD)
Our greatest hope is to become parents through adoption. We have so much love to share, and are waiting with open arms. We love the outdoors, cooking good meals, and spending... [more]
Adoption Tips
Even if your toddler-aged child is potty trained before he or she comes into your home, remember that many children who go through traumatic experiences often regress.
Adoption Photolisting
Adoption E-Magazine