{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "nycrr", "section": "205.51", "citation": "Uniform Rules § 205.51", "heading": "Proceedings involving custody of a Native American child", "text": ["In any proceeding in which the custody of a child is to be determined, the petition shall set forth whether the child is a Native American child subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 USC 1901-1963) and the Court shall proceed further, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of that act."], "official_source": "https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-205-uniform-rules-family-court", "from_official_api": false, "plain_english": "In any custody determination, the petition must state whether the child is a **Native American child** under the **Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978** (25 USC 1901–1963), and the court proceeds accordingly.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/nycrr/205.51", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}