Statutes | Lummi Nation Code of Laws Title 8 Chapter 8.07 ยง 8.07.080 | 2020
Upon the filing of the petition to permanently suspend the legal relationship between a parent and child, the Lummi Children Services, or any other qualified person appointed by the court, shall begin the preparation of a pre-suspension report. In preparing the report, the caseworker shall consult with the child&rsquos parents, guardian, or custodian and all social services, health, and education personnel who have had prior professional contacts with the child and the child&rsquos parent(s) to determine whether permanently suspending the legal relationship between the parent and the child would be in the best interests of the child. The caseworker may also review any of the child&rsquos previous court records. The pre-suspension report shall be in writing and contain the professional opinions of all personnel consulted. The report shall be presented to the court at least seven days prior to the hearing to permanently suspend the legal relationship of the parent and child.