Infant Safe Haven Laws- Minnesota
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785
72 hours old or younger
Child must be unharmed
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 609.3785
Mother
Person with mother's approval
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785
Employee at a licensed hospital
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 145.902
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May ask about medical history of mother or child
May provide contact information for social services department
Must inform local welfare agency within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 145.902
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 145.902; 609.3785
Not required to provide any information
No prosecution for leaving an infant
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 260C.217
Local social service agency shall take custody of the child
The agency is not required to attempt to reunify the child with parents
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