10.10.910 Adoption preferences.
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The preference of placement in adoption shall be applied to ensure the placement is the least restrictive setting appropriate to the needs of the child, and shall be on or near Tribal lands when possible. Adoption placement preferences shall be in the following order unless the Court determines that the child’s best interests require deviation from the preferences:
(A) A member of the child’s immediate family, according to Tribal laws, customs, and traditions.
(B) A member of the child’s extended family, according to Tribal laws, customs, and traditions.
(C) Another member of the child’s Tribe.
(D) Another Indian family.
(E) Another suitable family. [Res. 22-R-037, 2/24/2022; Res. 09-R-062 Title 1 § (22)(M), 4/30/2009. Formerly 10.10.870.]