Sec. 17a-58. Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Medical history. Identification bracelet. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 17a-58. Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Medical history. Identification bracelet. (a) An employee designated pursuant to section 17a-57 shall take physical custody of any infant thirty days or younger if the parent or lawful agent of the parent voluntarily surrenders physical custody of the infant to such designated employee unless the parent or agent clearly expresses an intent to return for the infant.

      (b) The designated employee may request the parent or agent to provide the name of the parent or agent and information on the medical history of the infant and parents. The parent or agent is not required to provide such name or information. The designated employee may provide the parent or agent with a numbered identification bracelet to link the parent or agent to the infant. The bracelet shall be used for identification only and shall not be construed to authorize the person who possesses the bracelet to take custody of the infant on demand. The designated employee shall provide the parent or agent with a pamphlet describing the process established under sections 17a-57 to 17a-61, inclusive, 53-21 and 53-23.

      (P.A. 00-207, S. 2.)