Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 32A-28-3 - Indian child's domicile; determination of domicile and residenceA. In a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, the court shall determine and make an order of the domicile and residence of the Indian child and whether the Indian child is under the jurisdiction of a tribal court.B. The department shall communicate with the Indian child's tribe as necessary to assist the court in making a determination pursuant to this section. If it is unclear which tribe is the Indian child's tribe, the department shall communicate with any tribe with which there is reason to know that the Indian child may be a member or eligible for membership.Added by 2022, c. 41,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2022.