Infant Safe Haven Laws- Oklahoma

Infant's Age
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1
7 days old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1
Parent

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

Medical services provider
Child rescuer:
Police station
Fire station
CPS agency
Hospital or other medical facility

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
Request information about the child
Provide information about parents' rights
Notify the department

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1

May remain anonymous
No prosecution for abandonment or neglect

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: Title 10, § 7115.1
Department will provide information about reunification and counseling