2023 U.S. Code
Title 25 - Indians
Chapter 21 - Indian Child Welfare
Subchapter I - Child Custody Proceedings
Sec. 1921 - Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child

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Citation 25 U.S.C. § 1921 (2023)
Section Name §1921. Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child
Section Text

In any case where State or Federal law applicable to a child custody proceeding under State or Federal law provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child than the rights provided under this subchapter, the State or Federal court shall apply the State or Federal standard.

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(Pub. L. 95–608, title I, §111, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3075.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 25 - INDIANS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 25 - INDIANS
CHAPTER 21 - INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
SUBCHAPTER I - CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 1921 - Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child
Contains section 1921
Date 2023
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2024
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 92 Stat. 3075
Public Law References Public Law 95-608
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