Order on Petition to Transfer Case Involving an Indian Child to Tribal Jurisdiction

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form is used to transfer a court case involving an Indian child from state court to tribal court, which is the Indian child's tribe's own court system. Judges, attorneys, and tribal representatives use this form to complete the transfer of custody or dependency cases when it's determined that tribal jurisdiction is more appropriate for protecting the Indian child's welfare and cultural connection to their tribe.