§ 68-3-307. Infants of Unknown Parentage — Foundling Registration
Whoever assumes the custody of a live-born infant of unknown parentage shall report on a form and in a manner prescribed by the state registrar within ten (10) days to the office of vital records the following information:
The date and place of finding;
Sex, color or race, and approximate birth date of the child;
Name and address of the person or institution with whom the child has been placed for care;
Name given to the child by the custodian of the child; and
Other data required by the state registrar.
The place where the child was found shall be entered as the place of birth.
A report registered under this section shall constitute the certificate of birth for the child.
If the child is subsequently identified and a certificate of birth is found or obtained, the report registered under this section shall not be subject to inspection, except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by regulation.
