The Safe Haven Act of Massachusetts (2004) allows a parent to legally surrender newborn infants 7 days old or younger at a hospital, police station, or manned fire station without facing criminal prosecution. The Safe Haven Act is an amendment to Chapter 119 of the Massachusetts General Laws, section 39½. The law becomes effective on October 29, 2004.

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LOCATIONS IN MANSFIELD

291 North Main Street Station
(508) 261-7385 & 7397

10  Plymouth Street Station
(508) 261-7488 & 7489

50 West Street
(508) 261-7300
 

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