Juvenile
ICWA-030: Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child (Indian Child Welfare Act)
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This form notifies Indian tribes and the Indian child's parents that a court case involving custody or placement of an Indian child has been started. Child welfare agencies, courts, and attorneys use this form to comply with federal law requiring them to inform tribes about cases affecting Indian children so the tribes can participate in custody decisions.
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Forms that go with ICWA-030
ICWA-020RequiredParental Notification of Indian StatusThe Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child must be sent to the relevant tribe(s) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to satisfy ICWA's mandatory tribal notification requirements prior to termination proceedings.›ICWA-040Often filed with itNotice of Designation of Tribal Representative in a Court Proceeding Involving an Indian ChildThe Order on Petition to Transfer Case to Tribal Jurisdiction may be filed concurrently, as the tribe has a right to request transfer of the ICWA case to tribal court, which must be addressed alongside the termination notice.›JV-320Next stepOrders Under Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 366.24, 366.26, 727.3, 727.31The Termination of Parental Rights – Findings and Orders form is the next sequential court document completed by the judge after the ICWA-030 notice process concludes and the termination hearing is held.›
More Juvenile forms
ICWA-042Request for Tribal Participation›ICWA-050Notice of Petition and Petition to Transfer Case Involving an Indian Child to Tribal Jurisdiction›ICWA-060Order on Petition to Transfer Case Involving an Indian Child to Tribal Jurisdiction›ICWA-070Request for Ex Parte Hearing to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child›ICWA-080Order on Request for Ex Parte Hearing to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child›ICWA-090Order After Hearing on Ex Parte Request to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child›