DMR.1.9.010 Notices Under the Indian Child Welfare Act

(a) The Child Welfare Director or the Assistant Child Welfare Director is designated as agent for service of notices concerning child welfare proceedings as provided under the Indian Child Welfare Act.

(b) Upon receipt of such notice, the Child Welfare Director or the Assistant Child Welfare Director may consult with such tribal staff as may be necessary to determine the eligibility of the child named in such notices.

(c) Upon a determination that the notice received concerns a Child as defined in Section DMR.1.2.010(h) of this ordinance, the Child Welfare Director or the Assistant Child Welfare Director shall consult with the Legal Department, for the purpose of determining whether to intervene or seek transfer of jurisdiction of the case to the Children's Court.

(d) The Child Welfare Director or the Assistant Child Welfare Director shall determine whether to seek transfer, which determination, upon petition or motion of a person with an interest in the child, may be reviewed and reversed by the Children's Court.

(e) In any non-tribal proceeding, where transfer of jurisdiction is denied or not sought, the Child Welfare Director or the Assistant Child Welfare Director shall maintain a record of all information gathered, actions taken, and documents received.