Infant Safe Haven Laws- North Carolina

Infant's Age
Statute: §§ 7B-500; 14-322.3
7 days old or less

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 14-233.3
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 7B-500

Health care provider
Law enforcement officer
Social services worker
Emergency medical service worker
Any adult

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 7B-500

Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
Ask parent for identification and medical history
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 7B-500
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 14-233.3
A parent shall not be prosecuted for abandonment or failure to support

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 7B-500
Safe haven takes temporary custody of the child