Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, ch. 1066 – Maine Indian Child Welfare Act | Midpage

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Chapter 1066

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 22, ch. 1066

Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

3941Short title 3942Legislative finding and declaration of policy 3943Definitions 3944Jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings 3945Court proceedings 3946Parental rights; voluntary termination 3947Petition to court of competent jurisdiction to invalidate action upon showing of certain violations 3948Placement of Indian children 3949Return of custody 3950Disclosure of tribal affiliation information 3951Improper removal of Indian child from custody; declination of jurisdiction; forthwith return of Indian child; danger exception 3952Higher state or federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child; interpretive guidance 3953Emergency removal or placement of Indian child; termination; appropriate action 3954Qualified expert witness 3955Agreements between the State and Indian tribes