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In 2-3 sentences explain how the Safe Surrender Law works in CA.

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When a baby is surrendered 72 hours after birth,

Permits the parent(s) or surrendering person to safely and confidentially surrender a baby within three days of birth.

Provides a safe place for babies.

Protects the parent(s) or surrendering person from prosecution for child abandonment.

Does not require that names be given when the baby is surrendered.

Allows the parent(s) or surrendering person at least 14 days to reclaim the

baby.

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