Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73
§1921 Higher State or Federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child
Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 21— - INDIAN CHILD WELFARE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS › § 1921
Summary
When state or federal law gives more protection to a parent or an Indian custodian in a child custody case, courts must follow that stronger law.
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Title 25, §1921
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In any case where State or Federal law applicable to a child custody proceeding under State or Federal law provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child than the rights provided under this subchapter, the State or Federal court shall apply the State or Federal standard.
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25 U.S.C. § 1921
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73