(a) Upon receiving notification in accordance with He-C 6429.04(a), DCYF staff shall:
- (1) Within 24 hours, request law enforcement officials to investigate the incident, including by using the national crime information center database, to determine if the child is a missing child;
(2) Have a staff nurse, supervisor, or DCYF administrator:
- a. Observe the child;
- b. Review any medical information about the child;
- c. Follow up on any health care treatment recommendations; and
- d. Coordinate with the hospital for the child’s discharge from the hospital; and
- (3) Apply to the family division of the circuit court for an order to assume temporary custody of the child.
- (b) In accordance with RSA 132-A:3, the department shall be responsible for all necessary medical and other costs incurred by the hospital or safe haven related to the temporary care and control of the child except costs incurred related to installation, maintenance, service, testing, or vandalism of a safe haven infant safety device.(c) Pursuant to RSA 132-A:4, I, no person or entity subject to the provisions of RSA 132-A shall be liable for any claim at law or in equity as a result of action taken pursuant to the requirements of this Part.
Source. #8139, eff 8-17-04; ss by #10170, eff 8-17-12; ss by #13412, eff 7-26-22; ss by #14175, INTERIM, eff 1-18-25, EXPIRES: 7-17-25