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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Oregon
Statute: § 418.017
30 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 418.017
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 418.017
Hospital
Birthing center
Physician's office
Sheriff's office
Police station
Fire station
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 418.017
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Receive the child
Notify State Office for Services to Children
Provide State Office with any available information about the child
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 418.017
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 418.017; 163.535(2)
Not required to provide identifying information
Affirmative defense to prosecution for abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 418.017
Child is deemed abandoned
Department has protective custody of the child
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