In re Z.P.
Mother appeals the termination of her parental rights (Welf. & Inst.[1]Code, 366.26) respecting her now five year old son, Z.P. She contends that the juvenile court of Kern County, where jurisdiction was originally established, erred in finding that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA, or the Act) did not apply, without complying with the notice provisions of the Act. She also has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus to present additional evidence of mothers Indian heritage. Court agree that the juvenile court erred in finding ICWA did not apply without any investigation by the social services agency, so Court do not need to consider evidence outside the record. Court reverse and remand with directions solely to ensure compliance with ICWA.
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