§ 7-206. Infants of unknown parentage.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) A person who assumes legal custody of a live born infant of unknown parentage shall report the following information to the Registrar, within 5 days after taking custody:

(1) Date and place child was found;

(2) Sex, race, and approximate birth date of 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) Any other data required by the Registrar.

(b) The place where the child was found shall be entered as the place of birth.

(d) If the child is identified and a certificate of birth is obtained, the report registered under this section shall be sealed and placed in a special file and shall not be subject to inspection except upon order of the Court (or as provided by regulation).

                
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(Oct. 8, 1981, D.C. Law 4-34, § 7, 28 DCR 3271.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 6-206.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-34, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-201.