Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Health and Human Services
Population Health and Community Services
Completion, Filing, and Registration of Vital Records Documents
Section R. 325.3218 - Foundling registration

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 325.3218

Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024

Rule 18.

(1) When a person assumes custody of a child of unknown parentage, the facts as prescribed by section 2825 of the code shall be reported on the birth certificate form in use at the time the infant is found.

(2) All items on the form shall be completed in conformance with instructions issued by the state registrar. The completed certificate shall be forwarded to the state registrar.

(3) Before registration, the state registrar shall make a reference mark on the record to identify the record as that of a foundling child. The reference mark shall not disclose the fact that the record is for a foundling child.

(4) Following registration, the state registrar shall forward a copy of the certificate to the local registrar for the area where the infant was found.

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