TCA 39-15-207
Custody of infant prematurely born alive during abortion
VIOLATIONViolation
What does this charge mean?
An infant born alive during an abortion is legally considered abandoned for custody purposes, and the state Department of Children's Services must take custody and care for the child.
Penalty Details
ClassificationViolation
Penalty SummaryViolation
An infant prematurely born alive in the course of a voluntary abortion is declared abandoned for purposes of custody only, and the department of children’s services shall care for the infant as provided in § 34-1-103.
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TCA Section39-15-207