Maine Statutes
§ 22 §3952 — Higher state or federal standard applicable to protect rights of parent or Indian custodian of Indian child; interpretive guidance
In any case in which state or federal law applicable to an Indian 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 chapter, the state or federal court shall apply the higher state or federal standard.
To the extent any procedure of an Indian child custody proceeding is not addressed in this Act, 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 23 must inform state practice.
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Legislative History
PL 2023, c. 359, §5 (NEW).
Nearby Sections
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§ 22 §390
Enforcement§ 22 §3901
Purpose§ 22 §3902
Definitions§ 22 §3903
Authority for placement§ 22 §3905
Rights of the department§ 22 §3906
Rules and regulations§ 22 §391
Funding of the commission§ 22 §3911
Training plan§ 22 §3912
Implementation§ 22 §3913
Report§ 22 §392
Program audit and evaluation§ 22 §3921
Help Maine Grow System established§ 22 §3922
Duties of system§ 22 §3923
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