Infant Safe Haven Laws- Ohio

Infant's Age
Statute: § 2151.3516
Less than 72 hours old

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 2151.3516
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 2151.3516

Emergency medical service worker
Hospital employee
Peace officer

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 2151.3517

Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
Attempt to provide medical forms to the parent
Notify the Children's Services Agency

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 2151.3523
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 2151.3523;2151.3424

Parent has the right to remain anonymous
Parent shall not be subject to prosecution for the act of relinquishment

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 2151.3522;2151.3528

Child regarded as a neglected child
Parent seeking reunification must undergo DNA testing