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Instructions for Form ICWA-100 Tribal Information Form - California
This document contains official instructions for Form ICWA-100 , Tribal Information Form - a form released and collected by the California Superior Court. An up-to-date fillable Form ICWA-100 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is Form ICWA-100?
A: Form ICWA-100 is the Tribal Information Form used in California.
Q: What is ICWA?
A: ICWA refers to the Indian Child Welfare Act, a federal law that governs the handling of child welfare cases involving Native American children.
Q: Who needs to fill out Form ICWA-100?
A: Form ICWA-100 needs to be filled out by any Indian tribe or band that wishes to be notified of child custody proceedings involving Native American children.
Q: When should Form ICWA-100 be submitted?
A: Form ICWA-100 should be submitted to the court as soon as possible once a tribe or band becomes aware of a child custody proceeding.
Q: What information is required on Form ICWA-100?
A: Form ICWA-100 requires information about the child, the child's parents, the tribe or band, and any other relevant information that may assist in determining the child's eligibility for tribal membership.
Q: Is Form ICWA-100 mandatory?
A: Filling out Form ICWA-100 is mandatory for Indian tribes or bands that want to be notified of child custody proceedings involving Native American children.
Q: What happens after submitting Form ICWA-100?
A: Once Form ICWA-100 is submitted, the court will notify the tribe or band of the child custody proceeding and provide them with an opportunity to intervene in the case, if appropriate.
Q: Are there any fees associated with Form ICWA-100?
A: There are typically no fees associated with submitting Form ICWA-100.
Q: Are there any other forms related to ICWA?
A: Yes, there are other forms related to ICWA, such as Form ICWA-030, the Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child, which is used to notify tribes or bands of child custody proceedings.
Instruction Details:
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