Infant Safe Haven Laws- South Dakota
Statute: § 25-5A-27
Less than 60 days old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 25-5A-27
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 25-5A-27; 25-5A-34
Health care facility or clinic
Law enforcement officer
Emergency medical technician
Fire fighter
Child placement agency
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: §§ 25-5A-27;25-5A-30; 25-5A-32
Perform any act necessary to protect the child's health
May ask parent for medical information
Notify department
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 25-5A-31
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 25-5A-28
Relinquishment is not a crime if the child is unharmed
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: §§ 25-5A-29;25-5A-33; 25-5A-35
After 14 days, child becomes ward of the State
Other parent has 30 days to file for custody
After 60 days, a hearing is held to terminate parental rights
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