DMR.1.6.120 Notice of Hearing on Petition to Suspend Parental Rights

Upon the filing of a petition seeking an order for the suspension of parental rights, the Clerk of Court shall schedule a hearing to be held thereon and shall cause written notice of such hearing to be served upon the petitioner; the child's tribe; the child's parent(s); family members; caretaker, if any; and appropriate agencies of the Tribe which may either have an interest in the proceeding or be of assistance to the Children's Court in adjudicating this matter. Such notice shall be served in the manner provided for in Chapter TCT.2. A Guardian ad Litem may be appointed to assist the Court in determining the best interests of the child. The petitioner(s) biological parents and Guardian ad Litem enjoy automatic party status.