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Infant Safe Haven Laws- North Carolina
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
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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
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