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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Mississippi

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Infant's Age
Statute: § 43-15-201
72 hours old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 43-15-201
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 43-15-201
Emergency medical services provider

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 43-15-201; 43-21-203

Perform any act necessary to protect the child
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 43-15-209
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 43-15-205
Affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment, neglect, or exposure of child

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 43-15-203
Department of Human Services shall assume control and custody of the child

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