N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:18-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 3A:18-1.6 - Anonymity of the parent or other person acting on behalf of the parent permitted, provision of information strictly voluntary

(a) A parent or other person who brings an infant to, and leaves the infant at, a police station, fire department, ambulance, or hospital emergency department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.7 shall not be required to disclose his or her name or the name of the parent, provide any identifying or non-identifying information about the infant or birth family, or provide any background or medical information about the infant or birth family.

(b) A parent or other person who brings an infant to, and leaves the infant at, a police station, fire department, ambulance, or hospital emergency department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.7 may voluntarily disclose identifying or non-identifying information to assist in planning for the infant's care and treatment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.7.g.

(c) A parent or other person who brings an infant to, and leaves the infant at, a police station, fire department, ambulance, or hospital emergency department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.7 shall be provided with the Safe Haven for Infants Hotline telephone number in case he or she wants to provide additional information about the infant at a later date or has any questions regarding the status of the infant.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:18-1.6

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 133(b), effective 1/2/2018