Infant Safe Haven Laws- Rhode Island
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
30 days or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 23-13.1-4
Parent
Person acting at the direction of the parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
Hospital
Medical emergency facility
Fire station
Police station
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
Provide needed medical care to the child
Offer information about legal effect of relinquishment
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 23-13.1-3
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 23-13.1-3; 23-13.1-4
Any information provided is kept confidential
Immune from prosecution for abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 23-13.1-5
Department shall have custody of child
Petition for termination of parental rights in 90 days unless parent has asserted a claim
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