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· 9/14/1981

In Re the Appeal in Pima County Juvenile Action No. S-903.

Citations

  • 635 P.2d 187
  • 130 Ariz. 202
  • 1981 Ariz. App. LEXIS 525

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  • observing that the ICWA \is based on the fundamental assumption that it is in the Indian child's best interest that its relationship to the tribe be protected\
  • observing that the ICWA \is based on the fundamental assumption that it is in the Indian child's best interest that its relationship to the tribe be protected\
  • observing that the ICWA “is based on the fundamental assumption that it is in the Indian child’s best interest that its relationship to the tribe be protected”
  • transfer to tribal court because evidence concerning parental fitness more accessible in Montana than Arizona
  • “[25 U.S.C. § 1911(b)] was intended to permit a state court to apply a modified doctrine of forum non conveniens.”
  • states may apply modified forum non conveniens

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Judges: Howard, Hathaway, Birdsall

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