Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-27-6 - Affirmation and acknowledgment opportunity
The requirements of this section shall be satisfied if the birthing institution provides the required services, including notarization, prior to the mother's discharge, if practicable, or, if not practicable, within 10 calendar days thereafter.
The birthing institution shall provide to each unmarried mother the opportunity to voluntarily sign an affirmation of paternity in such institution. The birthing institution shall provide an oral and written notice of rights and responsibilities to the mother before the mother signs an affirmation of paternity. The mother's sworn signature on the affirmation of paternity shall be sufficient to ensure that she is informed, competent to understand and agree to an affirmation of paternity, and that such affirmation is voluntary and free from coercion.
The birthing institution shall provide to each putative father the opportunity to voluntarily sign an acknowledgment of paternity in such institution. The birthing institution shall provide an oral and written notice of rights and responsibilities to such father before the father signs an acknowledgment of paternity. The father's sworn signature on the waiver shall be sufficient to ensure that he is informed, competent to understand and agree to an acknowledgment of paternity, and that such acknowledgment is voluntary and free from coercion.
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