25 C.F.R. § 23.116 : Indians — BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR — HUMAN SERVICES — INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT — INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT PROCEEDINGS —PETITIONS TO TRANSFER TO TRIBAL COURT — What happens after a petition for transfer is made?

Upon receipt of a transfer petition, the State court must ensure that the Tribal court is promptly notified in writing of the transfer petition. This notification may request a timely response regarding whether the Tribal court wishes to decline the transfer.

25 C.F.R. §23.116

81 FR 38867, 12/12/2016