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Form SOC820 Notice of Involuntary Child Custody Proceedings for an Indian Child (Juvenile Court) - California
What Is Form SOC820?
This is a legal form that was released by the California Department of Social Services - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is SOC820?
A: SOC820 is a form used in California for notice of involuntary child custody proceedings for an Indian child in juvenile court.
Q: Who uses the SOC820 form?
A: The SOC820 form is used by parties involved in involuntary child custody proceedings for an Indian child in juvenile court in California.
Q: What is an Indian child?
A: An Indian child refers to a child who is either a member of an Indian tribe or is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe.
Q: What are involuntary child custody proceedings?
A: Involuntary child custody proceedings are legal processes initiated by the court to determine the custody of a child when the child's parents are unable or unwilling to care for them.
Q: Why is the SOC820 form important?
A: The SOC820 form is important because it ensures that proper notice is given to the Indian child's tribe, parents, and custodian, as required by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Form Details:
- Released on October 1, 2004;
- The latest edition provided by the California Department of Social Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form SOC820 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the California Department of Social Services.
Download Form SOC820 Notice of Involuntary Child Custody Proceedings for an Indian Child (Juvenile Court) - California
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