10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 6

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 146-10-6 - Foundling Registration

A. Certificate

The report for an infant of unknown parentage, made in accordance with 22 MRSA §2763, shall be registered on the "Certificate of Live Birth" form in current use and shall:

1. have "foundling" marked in the top margin of the certificate so as to be visible on any certified copy of the record;

2. show the name given to the child by the finder or custodian;

3. show the child's sex, color or race, and approximate birth date;

4. have parentage left blank;

5. show the name, address and title of the custodian in lieu of the attendant; and

6. show the place where the child was found or custody assumed as the place of birth.

B. Inspection

The state registrar may permit inspection of certificates filed under this section according to the provisions of 22 MRSA2706 and 10-146 CMR Chapters 4 and 8.

C. Child Identified

If the child is identified and a birth certificate is found or obtained, the report registered under this section shall be null and void and so recorded. The report shall be sealed and not available for inspection except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

10- 146 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 6