Rule 5:10-6. Indian Child Welfare Act

At the first hearing following the filing of the adoption complaint, the court shall determine whether there is reason to believe that the child or either biological parent may be a member, or eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe, pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). If so, the court shall order an investigation, including notification to the appropriate tribe, to determine if ICWA applies. The ICWA findings shall be made on the record and documented in a court order.