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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 25 - Indians |
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Chapter I - Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter D - Human Services |
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Part 23 - Indian Child Welfare Act |
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Subpart I - Indian Child Welfare Act Proceedings |
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General Provisions |
§ 23.106 - How does this subpart interact with State and Federal laws?
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§ 23.106 How does this subpart interact with State and Federal laws?
(a) The regulations in this subpart provide minimum Federal standards to ensure compliance with ICWA.
(b) Under section 1921 of ICWA, where applicable State or other Federal law provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent or Indian custodian than the protection accorded under the Act, ICWA requires the State or Federal court to apply the higher State or Federal standard.