Infant Safe Haven Laws- Michigan
Statute: § 712.1
72 hours old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 712.3
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 712.1
Emergency service provider
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 712.3
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Provide the child with any necessary care
Attempt to provide information to parent
Encourage parent to provide family and medical information
Notify a child placing agency of the child
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 712.2
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 712.20
Affirmative defense to prosecution for injury or abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 712.3
Parent has 28 days to petition court to regain custody
After 28 days, there will be a hearing to terminate parental rights
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