Infants of Unknown Parentage — Foundling Registration

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  1. Whoever assumes the custody of a live-born infant of unknown parentage shall report on a form and in a manner prescribed by the state registrar within ten (10) days to the office of vital records the following information:
    1. The date and place of finding;
    2. Sex, color or race, and approximate birth date of the child;
    3. Name and address of the person or institution with whom the child has been placed for care;
    4. Name given to the child by the custodian of the child; and
    5. Other data required by the state registrar.
  2. The place where the child was found shall be entered as the place of birth.
  3. A report registered under this section shall constitute the certificate of birth for the child.
  4. If the child is subsequently identified and a certificate of birth is found or obtained, the report registered under this section shall not be subject to inspection, except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by regulation.


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