Title 25, Chapter 21 — Indian Child Welfare

Congressional findings

Congressional declaration of policy

Definitions

Indian tribe jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings

Pending court proceedings

Parental rights; voluntary termination

Petition to court of competent jurisdiction to invalidate action upon showing of certain violations

Placement of Indian children

Return of custody

Tribal affiliation information and other information for protection of rights from tribal relationship; application of subject of adoptive placement; disclosure by court

Reassumption of jurisdiction over child cus­tody proceedings

Agreements between States and Indian tribes

Improper removal of child from custody; declination of jurisdiction; forthwith return of child: danger exception

Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child

Emergency removal or placement of child; termination; appropriate action

Effective date

Grants for on or near reservation programs and child welfare codes

Grants for off-reservation programs for additional services

Funds for on and off reservation programs

“Indian” defined for certain purposes

Information availability to and disclosure by Secretary

Rules and regulations

Locally convenient day schools

Copies to the States

Severability