Check who may intervene in a state proceeding about an Indian child
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- List the tribe, the parents and any Indian custodian named in the instructions, and whether a notice or an intervention request is already on the file.
- What the lawyer must review
- 25 U.S.C. § 1911(c) gives the Indian custodian and the Indian child's tribe a right to intervene at any point in a state foster-care or termination proceeding. Section 1911(b) requires transfer to the tribe, absent good cause, a parent's objection, or declination by the tribal court, when the child is not domiciled or living on the reservation. 25 U.S.C. § 1912(a) requires notice by registered mail, return receipt requested, of the proceeding and of the right of intervention. The proceeding is not held until at least ten days after receipt, and the parent, custodian or tribe may have up to twenty more days to prepare.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Obtain and inspect the relevant current official register or search result. Confirm identities, interests and the date and scope of the search.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.