§ 13.38.010 Short title
§ 13.38.020 Application
§ 13.38.030 Findings and intent
§ 13.38.040 Definitions
§ 13.38.050 Determination of Indian status
§ 13.38.060 Jurisdiction
§ 13.38.070 Notice — Procedures — Determination of Indian status
§ 13.38.080 Transfer of jurisdiction
§ 13.38.090 Right to intervene
§ 13.38.100 Full faith and credit
§ 13.38.110 Right to counsel
§ 13.38.120 Right to examine reports, other documents
§ 13.38.130 Involuntary foster care placement, termination of parental rights — Determination — Qualified expert witness
§ 13.38.140 Emergency removal or placement of Indian child — Notice
§ 13.38.150 Consent to foster care placement or termination of parental rights — Withdrawal
§ 13.38.160 Improper removal of Indian child
§ 13.38.170 Removal of Indian child from adoptive or foster care placement
§ 13.38.180 Placement preferences
§ 13.38.190 Review of cases — Standards and procedures — Compliance
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 13.38 - Indian child welfare act

  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.