In re Christopher D.
Christal D. (mother) appeals from the order terminating parental rights to her children Christopher and Brianna. She argues there was a lack of compliance with the notice requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. section 1901 et seq. (ICWA) and the state-imposed inquiry requirements. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 224.3; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.481(a)(2).) We agree that the juvenile court failed to make sufficient inquiry before ruling ICWA did not apply. The error cannot be deemed harmless in light of the maternal uncle’s suggestion that he and mother may have American Indian heritage. We remand for the limited purpose of making a proper inquiry.
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