Infant Safe Haven Laws- Nevada
Statute: § 432B.630
30 days old or less
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 432B.630
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 432B.630
Hospital
Obstetric center
Emergency medical care center
Firefighting center
Law enforcement agency
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 432B.630
Perform any act necessary to maintain health of the child
Notify child welfare agency
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 432B.160
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 432B.630; 200.508; 201.110
Not required to provide identifying information
Not a violation of the laws of abandonment or neglect simply for delivering the child to a safe haven
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 432B.630
Parent is presumed to have intended to consent to termination of parental rights to the child
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