Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children
AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Placement of Children for Adoption
Section 127.425 - Prospective adopted child who is American Indian

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 127.425

Current through December 31, 2024

1. If an agency which provides child welfare services has reason to believe that a child under consideration for adoption is an Indian child, the agency shall consult and comply with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall ask a biological parent of a child who is under consideration for adoption whether the child is an Indian child. If the parent indicates that the child is or may be an Indian child, the agency shall ask the parent to provide the following information:

(a) The name and location of the tribe to which the child belongs;

(b) The enrollment number of the child, if the tribe to which the child belongs has assigned such a number;

(c) Whether the child has resided or been domiciled on a reservation or has been a ward of a tribal court;

(d) The name, including the maiden name, if any, and the enrollment number of each Indian relative of the child, including, without limitation, the parents and grandparents of the child if the tribe to which the relative belongs has assigned such a number; and

(e) If the child is an Alaskan native, the name of the child's village or regional corporation.

The agency which provides child welfare services shall record, in writing, the information provided by a parent pursuant to this subsection.

Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R056-02, eff. 7-30-2002

NRS 127.052

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