Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.425 – Notification of tribe if proceedings involve Indian child; transfer of proceedings to Indian child’s tribe; exercise of jurisdiction by court
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If proceedings pursuant to this chapter involve the protection of an Indian child, the court shall:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.425
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
1. Cause the Indian child’s tribe to be notified in writing at the beginning of the proceedings in the manner provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act. If the Indian child is eligible for membership in more than one tribe, each tribe must be notified.
2. Transfer the proceedings to the Indian child’s tribe in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
3. If a tribe declines or is unable to exercise jurisdiction, exercise its jurisdiction as provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act.