Infant Safe Haven Laws- South Carolina
Statute: § 20-7-85
30 days or less
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 20-7-85
Parent
Person directed by parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 20-7-85
Hospital
Hospital outpatient facility
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 20-7-85
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Provide needed medical care to the child
Offer information about legal effect of relinquishment
Notify the department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 20-7-85
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 20-7-85
Identifying information must be kept confidential
Immune from criminal offense
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 20-7-85
Department has legal custody
Within 48 hours, department will file a petition to:
Dispense with reasonable efforts
Terminate parental rights
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