Description: The Tribal Court–State Court Forum and the Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommend revising rule 5.522 of the California Rules of Court and approving a new optional form and instructions sheet for that form, effective January 1, 2021, to be used by an Indian child’s tribe to provide information to the court on issues where consultation with the child’s tribe is required by the Indian Child Welfare Act, and the tribe’s position on these issues in cases governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act. This proposal originated with comments from tribal advocates and attorneys.

Category: Tribal Court–State Court Forum

Item Number: SPR20-30

Deadline: June 9, 2020

File: spr20-30.pdf