California woman walks up to random couple, hands on baby you can not care for | World news
A California couple reportedly took a baby to the police after a woman handed the baby to them while they were at a Hollywood restaurant. The woman simply told the couple that she could no longer take care of the child.
The woman approached the couple after midnight on Tuesday, July 18, at Chris N Eddy’s on Sunset Boulevard. The woman, who has not been identified, took the one-month-old baby in her hand and told the couple that she could no longer take care of him. The couple brought the child to the Beverly Hills Police Department to surrender shortly thereafter.
The child appears to be in good health, police said, according to the New York Post. However, he was also taken to the local hospital for examination. Police have transferred the case to the Los Angeles Police Department in Beverly Hills. The LAPD is now trying to determine if the incident was classified as a safety hazard.
What is the Child Safe Keeping Act in California?
According to the California Department of Social Services, “The Child Safe Surrender Act (California Health and Safety Code, section 1255.7) provides a safe alternative for the surrender of a newborn in certain circumstances.” Under the Safely Released Child Act, a parent or legal guardian can safely release a child, without fear of prosecution, within 72 hours of birth.”
He adds, “The Child Safe Delivery Act requires that the child be taken to a public or private hospital, a designated fire station or other safe release site, as determined by the local County Board of Supervisors. No questions will be asked and California Penal Code Section 271.5 protects people who submit themselves from divorce proceedings. “
What is the process?
A necklace is placed on the child at the time of submission. This is done for identification purposes. In addition, a matching bracelet is given to the parent or legal guardian, in cases where the child is recovered. “A parent or person who has legal custody has up to 14 days from the time of surrender to get their child back,” the California Department of Social Services said.
“We must issue a medical questionnaire, however it is a voluntary document and can be refused. The questionnaire is given only for the purpose of obtaining medical information important to the health and survival of the infant. All identifying information relating to the parent or individual leaving the child is strictly confidential,” he added.
