In re Michael M.
Aaron M. (appellant), the father of Michael M. (the minor), appeals from the juvenile courts orders denying his petition for modification and terminating his parental rights. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 366.26, 388, 395; further undesignated statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.) Appellant makes four contentions of alleged prejudicial error, including a claim that Plumas County Department of Social Services (DSS) and the juvenile court violated the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) Agreeing with the ICWA claim only, Court conditionally vacate the order terminating parental rights and remand for inquiry into possible Indian heritage and notice to the relevant tribal entities, if necessary.
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