W. Va. Code § 48-20-104

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 48-20-104 - Application to Indian tribes
(a) A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq., is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act.
(b) A court of this state shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for purposes of applying parts 1 and 2.
(c) A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under part 3.

W. Va. Code § 48-20-104