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Infant Safe Haven Laws- Utah

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Infant's Age
Statute: § 62A-4a-801
72 hours old or younger

Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 62A-4a-802

Parent
Parent's designee

Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 62A-4a-802
Hospital

Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 62A-4a-802

Provide any necessary medical care
May request identifying and medical information
Notify the division

Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 62A-4a-802
Yes

Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 62A-4a-802
Affirmative defense to any criminal liability for abandonment or neglect.

Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 62A-4a-802

Child is placed in an adoptive home
Within 10 days, a petition to terminate parental rights is filed
Father has 2 weeks to come forward

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