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Regulations & Guidelines

The information on this page is a replica of the document produced by the United States Department of the Interior and Indian Affairs. The purpose is to ease access and content is verified verbatim. 

Guidelines for Implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act. December 2016 U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs

ICWA Federal Regulations, Guidelines & Resources

Purpose of ICWA

A: General Provisions
B: Applicability & Verification
C: Emergency Proceedings
D: Notice
E. Active Efforts
F: Jurisdiction
G: Adjudication of Involuntary Proceedings
H. Placement Preferences
I: Voluntary Proceedings
J: Recordkeeping & Reporting
K: Improper Removal, Consent Obtained through Fraud or Duress, Other ICWA Violations
L: Definitions

North Dakota State ICWA Policy

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