Tribal Information Form

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form collects information about a child's Native American tribal heritage and connections to help the court determine if federal Indian Child Welfare Act protections apply to a custody or dependency case. Judges, social workers, and attorneys use this form to identify whether a tribe should be notified about and involved in decisions affecting Native American children in the child welfare system.