3-4-1. PURPOSE AND POLICY OF LAW - AMENDMENT

The purpose of this Chapter is to codify and implement Rosebud Sioux Tribal authority and responsibility under the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C, 1901 et. seq (1978) (ICWA) and establish procedural safeguards and standards to protect the best interests of Tribal children, to promote the stability, integrity and security of Rosebud Sioux Tribal families and to protect essential Rosebud Sioux Tribal interests.  The provisions of this Chapter shall be interpreted to comply with other Chapters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Juvenile Code.