State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 284 – Guardianship of foundlings and abandoned minors - Foundlings and abandoned minors, whose parents are not known, until they reach the age of seven, shall be placed under the guardianship and administration of the respective municipalities, or of the persons who have voluntary and gratuitously taken charge of their upbringing. § Sole paragraph - The provisions of this article do not prevent the application of special regulations of any legally authorized public establishment for child care.