Infant Safe Haven Laws- North Dakota

Infant's Age
Statute: § 27-20-02
Less than 1 year old

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 50-25.1-15

Parent
Agent of the parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 50-25.1-15
Licensed hospital

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 50-25.1-15

Request information regarding parents
Provide parent with information
Provide parent with numbered identity bracelet for infant
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 50-25.1-15
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 50-25.1-15
Neither the parent or the parent's agent may be prosecuted for abuse, neglect, or abandonment

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 50-25.1-15
If parental rights have not been terminated, possession of bracelet allows parent to participate in court actions