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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Pennsylvania
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6502
Less than 28 days
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6503
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6504
Hospital
Health care provider
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6504
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Take child into protective custody
Perform a medical evaluation
Notify the county agency and law enforcement
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6507
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: 23 PCSA § 6503
Parent not criminally liable under any provision of title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses) if the criteria of 18 PCSA § 4306 are met.
Effect on Parental Rights
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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