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La. Child. Code Ann. art. 1149
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Art. 1149 Purpose; short title
Title XI, Chapter 13: Safe Haven Relinquishments
Rule Text
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a mechanism whereby any parent may relinquish the care of an infant to the state in safety, anonymity, and without fear of prosecution.
B. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Haven Law".
Amendment history: Acts 2003, No. 609, §2; Acts 2015, No. 223, §1.