Infant Safe Haven Laws- Virginia
Statute: §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
Within first 14 days
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
Hospital that provides 24-hour emergency services
Rescue squad that employs emergency medical technicians
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 8.01-226.5:2
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: §§ 18.2-371.1; 40.1-103
Affirmative defense to prosecution for abuse or neglect of children, cruelty to children or endangering a child
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 63.2-910.1
A local department shall have authority to:
Take custody of the child
Arrange an appropriate placement
Institute proceedings to terminate parental rights
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