§ 15-14.1-4. Application to Indian tribes.
(a) A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the “Indian Child Welfare Act,” 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq., is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by the “Indian Child Welfare Act.”
(b) A court of this state shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this chapter.
(c) A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 307, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 322, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-14.1 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Section 15-14.1-1. - Short title.
Section 15-14.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 15-14.1-3. - Proceedings governed by other law.
Section 15-14.1-4. - Application to Indian tribes.
Section 15-14.1-5. - International application.
Section 15-14.1-6. - Effect of child custody determination.
Section 15-14.1-7. - Priority.
Section 15-14.1-8. - Notice to persons outside state.
Section 15-14.1-9. - Appearance and limited immunity.
Section 15-14.1-10. - Communication between courts.
Section 15-14.1-11. - Taking testimony in another state.
Section 15-14.1-12. - Cooperation between courts — Preservation of records.
Section 15-14.1-13. - Initial child custody jurisdiction.
Section 15-14.1-14. - Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
Section 15-14.1-15. - Jurisdiction to modify determination.
Section 15-14.1-16. - Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
Section 15-14.1-17. - Notice — Opportunity to be heard — Joinder.
Section 15-14.1-18. - Simultaneous proceedings.
Section 15-14.1-19. - Inconvenient forum.
Section 15-14.1-20. - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
Section 15-14.1-21. - Information to be submitted to court.
Section 15-14.1-22. - Appearance of parties and child.
Section 15-14.1-23. - Additional definitions in this chapter.
Section 15-14.1-24. - Enforcement under Hague Convention.
Section 15-14.1-25. - Duty to enforce.
Section 15-14.1-26. - Temporary visitation.
Section 15-14.1-27. - Registration of child custody determination.
Section 15-14.1-28. - Enforcement of registered determination.
Section 15-14.1-29. - Simultaneous proceedings.
Section 15-14.1-30. - Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
Section 15-14.1-31. - Service of petition and order.
Section 15-14.1-32. - Hearing and order.
Section 15-14.1-33. - Warrant to take physical custody of child.
Section 15-14.1-34. - Costs, fees, and expenses.
Section 15-14.1-35. - Recognition and enforcement.
Section 15-14.1-36. - Appeals.
Section 15-14.1-37. - Role of prosecutor or public official.
Section 15-14.1-38. - Role of law enforcement.
Section 15-14.1-39. - Costs and expenses.
Section 15-14.1-40. - Application and construction.