§ 46b-116 Short title: Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 46b-116a Definitions
§ 46b-116b Jurisdiction over Indian child custody matters
§ 46b-116aa State court requirements to file copies, orders, information concerning adoptive placements of Indian children with Secretary of the Interior. Requirements regarding parental anonymity requests, exemption from disclosure under State Freedom of Information
§ 46b-116c State foster care, termination of parental rights proceedings. Transfer of jurisdiction to Indian tribe. Rights to intervene. Full faith and credit to tribal acts. Records, judicial proceedings
§ 46b-116d Required notice to Indian parent, Indian custodian, Indian tribe of state foster care, termination of parental rights proceedings involving Indian child
§ 46b-116e Right to court-appointed counsel upon indigency determination for Indian parent, Indian custodian. Court discretion to appoint counsel for Indian child
§ 46b-116f Rights of parties to reports, documents filed with court
§ 46b-116g Evidence of efforts to prevent breakup of Indian family. Requirements for parties seeking foster care of, termination of parental rights to Indian child
§ 46b-116h Evidentiary prerequisite standard for Indian child foster care placement
§ 46b-116i Evidentiary prerequisite standard for termination of parental rights of Indian child
§ 46b-116j Form of parental, custodial consent in Indian child foster care placement and termination of parental rights proceedings. Court certification requirements
§ 46b-116k Withdrawal of parental, custodial consent in Indian child foster care placement proceedings
§ 46b-116l Withdrawal of parental, custodial consent in termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings involving Indian child
§ 46b-116m Withdrawal of parental consent on grounds of fraud or duress after final adoption decree. Time limit for petition to vacate decree
§ 46b-116n Right of Indian child, parent, custodian, tribe to petition for invalidation of foster care placement, termination of parental rights actions on grounds actions violate state or federal law
§ 46b-116o Preferences for adoptive placement of Indian child
§ 46b-116p Preferences for preadoptive, foster care placement of Indian child. Required setting, proximity to child’s home
§ 46b-116q Court, agency requirements for tribal resolutions for different placement preferences. Child, parental preference, parental anonymity request consideration by court, agency
§ 46b-116r Standards for meeting preference requirements for Indian child placement
§ 46b-116s Record requirements for Department of Children and Families for Indian child placements
§ 46b-116t Biological parent, Indian custodian petitions for return of custody upon vacation or setting aside of final adoption decree or voluntary termination of adoptive parents’ rights to Indian child. Court standard for granting petitions
§ 46b-116u Continuing requirement to adhere to Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Exception
§ 46b-116v Court duty to disclose tribal affiliation of Indian individuals age eighteen and over who were subject to adoptive placements
§ 46b-116w Authorization of agreement between Department of Children and Families and Indian tribes regarding care and custody of Indian children. Requirements for agreements
§ 46b-116x Jurisdiction in cases where petitioner improperly removed Indian child from parent or custodian or improperly retained custody
§ 46b-116y Emergency removal, placement of Indian child located off reservation to prevent imminent physical damage, harm. Requirements for Department of Children and Families
§ 46b-116z Applicability of federal law providing a higher standard of protection to rights of parent, Indian custodian of Indian child
§ 46b-116bb Severability, applicability of provisions of Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 815q - Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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.
  • Freedom of Information Act: A federal law that mandates that all the records created and kept by federal agencies in the executive branch of government must be open for public inspection and copying. The only exceptions are those records that fall into one of nine exempted categories listed in the statute. Source: OCC
  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.