Motion for Transfer to Tribal Court - Indian Child Welfare Act

This form is used to ask the court to move a case to a Tribal Court. It is for cases involving an Indian child or juvenile who has been placed outside of their home or whose parents' rights are being considered.

The court describes it as: Motion to transfer a proceeding involving an out-of-home placement of, or termination of parental rights to, an Indian child from a circuit court to a tribal court.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form has sections for the parent, the Indian custodian, or a representative from the child's tribe to fill out information.

What is this form asking for?

It is a request to transfer a case involving an Indian child or juvenile to the Tribal Court.

Does this form require a fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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