Notice by Petitioner

Subd. 1. Generally. In any juvenile protection proceeding where the court knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, the petitioner commencing a child custody proceeding shall notify the parent, Indian custodian, and the Indian child's tribe of the pending proceedings and of the right of intervention. Notice shall be pursuant to Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. section 1912(a), and the Indian Child Welfare Act regulations, 25 C.F.R. section 23.11. In addition, the court may direct personal service on the parent and Indian custodian. Each notice shall be filed with the court together with any return receipts or other proof of service. Subd. 2. Identity or Location Unknown. Pursuant to 25 C.F.R. section 23.111(e), if the identity or location of the parent or Indian custodian and the tribe cannot be determined, such notice shall be given to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Director in like manner, who shall have 15 days after receipt to provide the requisite notice to the parent or Indian custodian and the tribe. Subd. 3. Timing of Proceedings. No foster care placement or termination of parental rights proceeding shall be held until at least 10 days after receipt of notice by the parent or Indian custodian and the tribe, provided that the parent or Indian custodian or the tribe shall, upon request, be granted up to 20 additional days to prepare for the proceeding. Published by the Revisor of Statutes under Minnesota Statutes, section 3C.08, subdivision 1. 237 JUVENILE COURT MINNESOTA COURT RULES