A proceeding under this article shall not be subject to this article to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act, P.L. 95-608, as amended, Chapter 21 of Title 25 of the United States Code. In those circumstances, compliance with such federal law shall be required.
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-260.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 893, § 8/SB 225.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective May 7, 2019.
U.S. Code.
The Indian Child Welfare Act, referred to in this Code section, is codified at 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 4 - Termination of Parental Rights
§ 15-11-260. Purpose of Article
§ 15-11-260.1. Exemption When Governed by Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 15-11-261. Scope, Effect, and Duration of Order Terminating Parental Rights
§ 15-11-262. Right to Attorney and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 15-11-263. Physical and Mental Examinations
§ 15-11-265. Suspension of Right of Voluntary Surrender of Parental Rights