A. A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Indian child welfare act (25 United States Code § 1903) is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the Indian child welfare act.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 25-1004

  • Court: means an entity authorized under the law of a state to establish, enforce or modify a child custody determination. See Arizona Laws 25-1002
  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Arizona Laws 25-1002
  • Tribe: means an Indian tribe or band or Alaskan native village that is recognized by federal law or formally acknowledged by a state. See Arizona Laws 25-1002
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. A court of this state shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this article and article 2 of this chapter.

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 article 3 of this chapter.

 

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