Ohio Adoption Laws Page2

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Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 2151.3516

  A child must be 72 hours old or younger.

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 2151.3516
  • Parents may relinquish the infant.

• Safe Haven Provider's Responsibilities :
  Statute: - § 2151.3517
  • Allow to take any decision necessary to child's safety and health.
  • Request the medical information and provide necessary information to the parents.
  • They should notify the children service agency.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 2151.3516
  • Employee from hospital or emergency medical service.
  • Peace officer

• Parental Rights :
  Statute: - §- § 2151.3522; 2151.3528
  • DNA testing is must for a parent seeking reunification.
  • A neglected child.