Infant Safe Haven Laws- Wisconsin
Statute: § 48.195
72 hours old or younger
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Statute: § 48.195
Parent
Who May Receive the Infant
Statute: § 48.195
Law enforcement officer
Emergency medical technician
Hospital staff member
Sheriff's office
Police station
Fire station
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Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Statute: § 48.195
Take any action necessary to protect child's health
Deliver child to intake worker within 24 hours
Immunity for the Provider
Statute: § 48.195
Yes
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Statute: § 48.195
Right to remain anonymous
Immunity from civil and criminal liability
Effect on Parental Rights
Statute: § 48.415
Court may grant involuntary termination of parental rights on grounds that custody has been relinquished
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