Sec. 2825.
(1) A person who assumes custody of a live born child of unknown parentage shall report on a form and in a manner prescribed by the state registrar the following information:
(a) The date and place of finding the child.
(b) The sex and approximate birth date of the child.
(c) The name and address of the person or institution with whom the child is placed for care.
(d) The name given to the child by the custodian of the child.
(e) Other data required by the state registrar.
(2) The report shall be filed in the manner prescribed by the state registrar not later than 5 days after the person assumes custody.
(3) The place where the child is found shall be entered as the place of birth.
(4) A report made under this section constitutes the birth registration for the child.
(5) If the child is identified and a birth registration is found or obtained, a report registered under this section shall be sealed and may be opened only by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by rule.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 2 - Administration (333.2201...333.3625)
368-1978-2-28 - Part 28 Vital Records (333.2801...333.2899)
Section 333.2803 - Definitions; a to F.
Section 333.2804 - Definitions; I to R.
Section 333.2805 - Definitions; S to V.
Section 333.2811 - Form and Content of Vital Records and Certificates.
Section 333.2814 - City Clerk or City Department as Local Registrar; Rules.
Section 333.2815 - Local Registrar; Duties.
Section 333.2823 - Registration of Live Birth Occurring in Moving Conveyance.
Section 333.2831 - New Certificate of Birth; Establishment; Requirements.
Section 333.2836 - Disposal of Fetal Remains.
Section 333.2837 - Physical Complication or Death Resulting From Abortion; Report.
Section 333.2842 - Death Registration; Death Occurring in Moving Conveyance.
Section 333.2851 - Permit Request for Disinterment of Dead Human Body.
Section 333.2871 - Amendment of Certificate or Record; Procedures; Requirements; Rules.
Section 333.2876 - Preservation of Vital Records and Vital Statistics; Procedures.
Section 333.2885 - Transmission of Vital Records to Library of Michigan.
Section 333.2886 - Certified Copies Considered Same as Original; Prima Facie Evidence.
Section 333.2894 - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 333.2895 - Inspection or Copying of Information Contained in System of Vital Statistics.
Section 333.2896 - Rules; Minimum Requirements.
Section 333.2898 - Violation; Penalty.
Section 333.2899 - Reporting Violation; Statement; Initiation of Proceedings.