Utah Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Utah Page2

Laws for Infant safe Haven

• Age Requirements :
  Statute: - § 62A-4a-801

  The child must be seventy two hours old or younger.

• The following may relinquish the Infant :
  Statute: - § 62A-4a-802
  • Parent's Designee and Parents.

• The following may receive the Infant :
  Statute: - § 62A-4a-802
  • Hospital may receive the Infant.

• Safe Haven Provider Responsibilities :
  Statute: - § 62A-4a-802
  • They should provide all required medical care.
  • If required, they can requests for identifying and medical information.
  • Notification should be done within 24 ours to the DCFS(Division of Child and Family Services).
  • Making birth certificate for child.

• Parental Rights :
  Statute: - § 62A-4a-802
  • If you want to terminate the parental rights, then you have to file the petition within 10 days.
  • Two week period is required to establish a paternity.
  • A well conditioned and potential home is necessary for placing the child.