Safely Surrender Baby

Safely Surrender Baby

The California Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a distressed parent who is unable or unwilling to care for an infant can legally, confidentially, and safely surrender their baby within three days of birth. This protects the parent(s) from arrest or prosecution for abandonment as long as the baby has not been abused or neglected.

Take the baby to a hospital emergency room.

As long as the child shows no signs of abuse or neglect, no name or other information is required. A bracelet will be placed on the baby for identification, and a matching bracelet will be given to the parent. The bracelet will help connect the parent to the baby if the parent wants the baby back.

The law allows another person to bring in the baby if they have legal custody.

The parent will be asked about health history -- to better care for the baby.

Once the parent has safely turned over the baby, the parent is free to go.

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Link: State of California Official Page: Safely Surrender Baby

The Ripon Police Department is open
24 hours a day,
and is located at 259 N. Wilma Ave,
next to the Town Square Shopping Plaza.

Inquires may be directed to:

Ripon Police Department
259 N. Wilma Ave.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209)599-2102

Emergencies dial 911

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259 N. Wilma Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366 (in San Joaquin County) Business Phone: (209) 599-2102