Infant Safe Haven Laws- Washington
Statute: § 13.34.360
Less than 72 hours old
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 13.34.360
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 13.34.360
Qualified person at:
Emergency department of a hospital
Fire station
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 13.34.360
Provide parent with referral information and opportunity to give medical information
Notify child protective services
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 13.34.360
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 13.34.360
Anonymity protected
Not subject to criminal liability for abandonment
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 13.34.360
Child protective services will assume custody of the child
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