Lisa wrote
>Also from my understanding it can only "legally" be done for up till the child is five days of age...Well what about those that find that they cannot cope say...2 weeks after the fact? 2 months after the fact? BUT cannot go through the shame, the stigma etc of adoption?
.....Its one year in
North Dakota
Senate Bill 2129
Passed March 28, 2001
http://ranch.state.nd.us/LR/01/bill_text/BQVC0300.pdf
Key Points: Age: 1 year
Safe Havens: Hospitals
.........Sixty days in
South Dakota
Senate Bill 92
Passed: March 3, 2001
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/20...laws/ch132.htm
Key Points: Age: 60 days
Safe Havens: Health care facilities or clinics, Law enforcement officers, Emergency medical technicians, Firefighters
Liability: Immune from prosecution
........In Texas its 60 days as well...
House Bill 3423
Passed June 6, 1999
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-b...RSION=5&TYPE=B
Summary
Key Points: Age: 60 days
Safe Havens: Emergency medical services provider
Liability: Immune from criminal prosecution
......Also the baby can be dropped off at licensed child-placement agency in Texas. I find that beyond the pale..
http://www.campsanguinity.com/Physic...p?format=print
Safe Baby Site guidelines
Safe Baby Sites, including hospitals, fire stations and *licensed child-placement agencies*
Jackie