Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-20 § 7-20.09 | 2020
Upon receipt of a report under this chapter or receipt of notice from any source that a youth is in need of care, the Indian Child Welfare Worker shall investigate the report and determine if further action is necessary. The Indian Child Welfare Worker may request C.P.S. and law enforcement to conduct or assist in conducting the investigation. If the Indian Child Welfare Worker reasonably believes that a youth is in an emergency situation and requires out-of-home placement, he or she shall:
(1) Request an emergency custody order, if time permits and a judge or judicial officer is available or
(2) Immediately place the youth in an out-of-home placement. This decision shall be made with the assistance of the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committee if there is time and the Committee members are available. The Indian Child Welfare Worker may request assistance of C.P.S. and law enforcement in making such placement.
(3) If the youths parent, guardian or custodian has not been notified, the Indian Child Welfare Worker shall inform him or her at the earliest possible time and return the youth to him or her if such action is appropriate.
(4) If a youth is taken into custody and it is unlikely that he or she will be released to his or her parent, guardian or custodian within two (2) working days, the Indian Child Welfare Worker or other authorized person shall immediately file a Youth in Need of Care Petition.