Native American Rights Fund, A Practical Guide to the Indian Child Welfare Act, California Court Rules

Rules of the Superior Court, County of Yolo, State of California, Rule 26.3

 

California Codes

California Local Court Rules

Yolo County

Superior Court

Superior Court of California Yolo County Local Rules of Court

Chapter 6. Probate Rules

Rule 26. Guardianships of the Person of a Minor

 


Rule 26.3. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)


Guardianships are subject to the provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). If there is any reason to believe that the child has Native American heritage, the petitioner shall provide notice to the appropriate tribe(s) and the Secretary of the Department of the Interior as required by ICWA.


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Adopted Jan. 1, 2007.


Yolo County Superior Court Rules, Rule 26.3, CA R YOLO SUPER CT Rule 26.3