Chapter 815q. Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act
Section
46b-116Short title: Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act.46b-116aDefinitions.46b-116bJurisdiction over Indian child custody matters.46b-116cState foster care, termination of parental rights proceedings. Transfer of jurisdiction to Indian tribe. Rights to intervene. Full faith and credit to tribal acts. Records, judicial proceedings.46b-116dRequired notice to Indian parent, Indian custodian, Indian tribe of state foster care, termination of parental rights proceedings involving Indian child.46b-116eRight to court-appointed counsel upon indigency determination for Indian parent, Indian custodian. Court discretion to appoint counsel for Indian child.46b-116fRights of parties to reports, documents filed with court.46b-116gEvidence of efforts to prevent breakup of Indian family. Requirements for parties seeking foster care of, termination of parental rights to Indian child.46b-116hEvidentiary prerequisite standard for Indian child foster care placement.46b-116iEvidentiary prerequisite standard for termination of parental rights of Indian child.46b-116jForm of parental, custodial consent in Indian child foster care placement and termination of parental rights proceedings. Court certification requirements.46b-116kWithdrawal of parental, custodial consent in Indian child foster care placement proceedings.46b-116lWithdrawal of parental, custodial consent in termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings involving Indian child.46b-116mWithdrawal of parental consent on grounds of fraud or duress after final adoption decree. Time limit for petition to vacate decree.46b-116nRight of Indian child, parent, custodian, tribe to petition for invalidation of foster care placement, termination of parental rights actions on grounds actions violate state or federal law.46b-116oPreferences for adoptive placement of Indian child.46b-116pPreferences for preadoptive, foster care placement of Indian child. Required setting, proximity to child's home.46b-116qCourt, agency requirements for tribal resolutions for different placement preferences. Child, parental preference, parental anonymity request consideration by court, agency.46b-116rStandards for meeting preference requirements for Indian child placement.46b-116sRecord requirements for Department of Children and Families for Indian child placements.46b-116tBiological parent, Indian custodian petitions for return of custody upon vacation or setting aside of final adoption decree or voluntary termination of adoptive parents' rights to Indian child. Court standard for granting petitions.46b-116uContinuing requirement to adhere to Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Exception.46b-116vCourt duty to disclose tribal affiliation of Indian individuals age eighteen and over who were subject to adoptive placements.46b-116wAuthorization of agreement between Department of Children and Families and Indian tribes regarding care and custody of Indian children. Requirements for agreements.46b-116xJurisdiction in cases where petitioner improperly removed Indian child from parent or custodian or improperly retained custody.46b-116yEmergency removal, placement of Indian child located off reservation to prevent imminent physical damage, harm. Requirements for Department of Children and Families.46b-116zApplicability of federal law providing a higher standard of protection to rights of parent, Indian custodian of Indian child.46b-116aaState court requirements to file copies, orders, information concerning adoptive placements of Indian children with Secretary of the Interior. Requirements regarding parental anonymity requests, exemption from disclosure under State Freedom of Information Act.46b-116bbSeverability, applicability of provisions of Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act.46b-117 to 46b-11946b-117 to 46b-119