Section 132-A:3 Notice to Department.
I. Within 24 hours after a hospital or safe haven assumes temporary care and control of a child under RSA 132-A:2, the hospital or safe haven shall notify the department and law enforcement officials that the hospital or safe haven has assumed temporary care and control of the child.
II. Upon receipt of notice by the hospital or safe haven, the department shall assume the temporary care and control of the child and shall be responsible for all necessary medical and other costs incurred by the hospital or safe haven related to the temporary care and control of the child. The department shall reimburse the hospital or safe haven for any necessary costs incurred prior to the child's placement in the temporary care and control of the department.
III. Within 24 hours of receiving a report under this paragraph, the department shall request law enforcement officials to investigate the incident using all resources available, including the National Crime Information Center database, to determine if the child is a missing child.
Source. 2003, 40:1, eff. June 4, 2003.