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22 NYCRR 205.51

Proceedings involving custody of a Native American child

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In any proceeding in which the custody of a child is to be determined, the petition shall set forth whether the child is a Native American child subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 USC 1901-1963) and the Court shall proceed further, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of that act.

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