Rhode Island Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Rhode Island Page2

Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 23-13.1-3

  A child must be thirty days old or younger

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 23-13.1-4
  • Parents and a person directing by the parents may relinquish the infant.

• Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
  Statute: - § 23-13.1-3
  • They should provide the required medical care to the child.
  • They should provide information to the parents about legal relinquishment.
  • They must notify the department.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 23-13.1-3
  • Hospital, fire station, police station and medical emergency facility may receive the infant.

• Parental Rights :
  Statute: - § 23-13.1-5
  • A petition is must for termination of parental rights. This petition must be filed in ninety days unless the parent has asserted its claim.
  • A temporary custody of child should be taken by the department.