Infant Safe Haven Laws- New Mexico
Statute: § 24-22-3
90 days old or less
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 24-22-3
Person
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 24-22-3
Staff of a licensed hospital or health care clinic
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 24-22-3; 24-22-4
Provide medical care
Provide information about adoption services
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 24-22-8
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 24-22-3
Not required to provide identifying information
No prosecution for abandonment or abuse
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 24-22-5; 24-22-7
Department has custody of child
If determined to be an Indian child, placement preferences apply
Parent has 30 days to seek reunification
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