Section 11.130.250 - Application of the Indian child welfare act(1) Every petition filed in proceedings under this chapter shall contain a statement alleging whether the child is or may be an Indian child as defined in RCW 13.38.040. If the child is an Indian child, chapter 13.38 RCW shall apply.(2) Every order or decree entered in any proceeding under this chapter shall contain a finding that the federal Indian child welfare act or chapter 13.38 RCW does or does not apply. Where there is a finding that the federal Indian child welfare act or chapter 13.38 RCW does apply, the decree or order must also contain a finding that all notice, evidentiary requirements, and placement preferences under the federal Indian child welfare act and chapter 13.38 RCW have been satisfied.Amended by 2020 c 312,§ 113, eff. 1/1/2021.Added by 2019 c 437,§ 214, eff. 1/1/2021.Effective dates- 2020 c 312 : See note following RCW 11.130.915.