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Infant Safe Haven Laws- New York

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Infant's Age
Statute: Penal Code §§ 260.03; 260.15
Not more than 5 days old

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Penal Code §§ 260.03; 260.15
Person

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Penal Code §§ 260.03; 260.15
Appropriate person

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Immunity for the Provider
Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Penal Code §§ 260.03; 260.15
Affirmative defense for prosecution for abandonment or endangering the welfare of a child

Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed

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