RCW 11.130.250
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(1)Every petition filed in proceedings under this chapter shall contain a statement alleging whether the child is or may be an Indian child as defined in RCW 13.38.040 . If the child is an Indian child, chapter 13.38 RCW shall apply.
(2)Every order or decree entered in any proceeding under this chapter shall contain a finding that the federal Indian child welfare act or chapter 13.38 RCW does or does not apply. Where there is a finding that the federal Indian child welfare act or chapter 13.38 RCW does apply, the decree or order must also contain a finding that all notice, evidentiary requirements, and placement preferences under the federal Indian child welfare act and chapter 13.38 RCW have been satisfied.
[ 2020 c 312 s 113 ; 2019 c 437 s 214 .]
Notes:
Effective dates — 2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915 .