In re D.E.

Citations

• 2021 Ohio 524

Syllabus

Juvenile court erred by failing to make proper inquiry pursuant to 25 CFR 23.107 in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and therefore it was not possible to determine if tribal notification provisions applied. Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion by denying request for continuance. Juvenile court did not plainly err by admitting the testimony and report of the guardian ad litem. Assignment of error asserting juvenile court's decision granting permanent custody to children's services agency was against the manifest weight of the evidence rendered moot as case reversed and remanded to make proper ICWA inquiry. Case reversed and remanded with instructions.