Infant Safe Haven Laws- Montana
Statute: § 40-6-402
No more than 30 days old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 40-6-405
Parent
An individual
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 40-6-402
Emergency services provider
Law enforcement officer
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 40-6-405
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Perform any act necessary to protect the child
Attempt to provide information to the parent
Encourage the parent to provide family and medical information
Ascertain whether child has a Tribal affiliation
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: §§ 40-6-403; 40-6-404
Yes, for hospital employees
Yes, for law enforcement and fire fighters
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 40-6-405; 40-6-417
Information provided will not be made public
A criminal prosecution for abandonment may not be initiated
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 40-6-405
By act of relinquishment, parent releases the child for adoption
Parent has 60 days to petition court to regain custody
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