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D.C. Code § 4-1451.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Authorized Receiving Facility” means a hospital, or other place authorized by the Mayor, by rule, to accept a newborn for surrender pursuant to this chapter. (2) “CFSA” means the Child and Family Services Agency. (3) “Newborn” mean…
D.C. Code § 4-1451.02 Surrender
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(a) Except when there is actual or suspected child abuse or neglect, a custodial parent who is a resident of the District of Columbia may surrenders a newborn in accordance with this chapter and shall have the right to remain anonymous and to leave the place of surrender at any t…
D.C. Code § 4-1451.03 Signage
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The Mayor shall develop and post uniform signage with a toll-free number to call for further information in a conspicuous place on the exterior of each Authorized Receiving Facility that states in plain terms that a newborn may be surrendered at the facility in accordance with th…
D.C. Code § 4-1451.04 Placement
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(a) After the surrender of a newborn, an Authorized Receiving Facility that is not a hospital shall transport the newborn to the nearest hospital as soon as transportation can be arranged. (b)(1) The act of surrender shall constitute implied consent for the hospital to which the …
