Infant Safe Haven Laws - Nebraska
Infant's Age
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 29-121
A child who is 30 days old or younger may be relinquished.
Who May Relinquish the Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 29-121
A person may leave the child at a licensed hospital.
Who May Receive the Infant
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 29-121
The child may be left in the custody of an employee on duty at a hospital licensed by the State of Nebraska.
Responsibilities of the Safe Haven Provider
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 29-121
The hospital shall promptly contact appropriate authorities to take custody of the child.
Immunity for the Provider
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.
Protection for Relinquishing Parent
Citation: Rev. Stat. § 29-121
No person shall be prosecuted for any crime based solely upon the act of leaving a child 30 days old or younger in the custody of an employee on duty at a hospital licensed by the State of Nebraska.
Effect on Parental Rights
This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.