The California Safely Surrendered Baby Law: •Parent(s) or surrendering person can safely surrender a baby within three days of birth (72 hours).
•Those who choose to surrender their baby are guaranteed the highest level of confidentiality.
•Provides a safe place for babies.
•Protects the parent(s) or surrendering person from prosecution for child abandonment.
•Does not require that names be given when the baby is surrendered.
•Allows the parent(s) or surrendering person at least 14 days to reclaim the baby should they change their mind