Fam. Code, § 177 · Part 3. Indian Children
Fam. Code, § 177
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In an Indian child custody proceeding, the court shall apply Sections 224.2 to 224.6, inclusive, and Sections 305.5, 361.31, and 361.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and the following rules from the California Rules of Court, as they read on January 1, 2007:
(1) Paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Rule 5.530.
(2) Subdivision (i) of Rule 5.534.
(b) In the provisions cited in subdivision (a), references to social workers, probation officers, county welfare department, or probation department shall be construed as meaning the party seeking a foster care placement, guardianship, or adoption under this code.
(c) This section shall only apply to proceedings involving an Indian child.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 85. Effective January 1, 2008.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Welfare and Institutions Code
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 305.5Printed as Sections 305.5, 361.31, and 361.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361.31Printed as Sections 305.5, 361.31, and 361.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
- Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361.7Printed as Sections 305.5, 361.31, and 361.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
Cited by 4 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Fam. Code, § 177. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
California Rules of Court
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.483Dismissal and transfer of casePrinted as Family Code section 177(a)
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.485Placement of an Indian childPrinted as Family Code section 177(a)
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.486Termination of parental rightsPrinted as Family Code section 177(a)
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.590Advisement of right to review in section 300, 601, or 602 casesPrinted as Family Code section 177(a)
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