In re J.M.
J.M. (hereinafter also defendant) appeals from a judgment entered against him asserting that (1) the juvenile court abused its discretion in ordering that he enter foster care that might place him outside of his own community, and (2) the juvenile court failed to comply with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 United States Code, section 1901 et seq. and related California legislation (ICWA). Specifically, he argues that Welfare and Institutions Code section 224.3[1]required the juvenile court to inquire whether he has any Indian heritage and its failure to do so requires reversal. Court find that J.M.s first argument is not ripe for consideration on the record before us and decline to reverse the judgment on that ground. And, because the question has no bearing on the outcome of this appeal, court decline to consider whether the juvenile court was required to comply with the ICWA. Court therefore affirm the judgment.
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