Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 ยง 3 | 2020
a. A petition to terminate parental rights may be filed by any of the following persons: (1) either or both parents, including a parent who is a minor (2) the guardian of the Child (3) the tribal prosecutor on behalf of the Tribe (4) any person possessing a legitimate interest in the matter.
b. The petition for termination of parental rights shall be entitled "In the interests of (Name of Child), a person under the age of 18 years," and shall set forth with specificity: (1) the name, sex, date and place of birth, present address and tribal affiliation of the Child (2) the name and address of the petitioner, and the nature of the relationship between the petitioner and the Child (3) the names, dates of birth, addresses, and tribal affiliation of the Childs parents (4) if the parent of the Child is a minor, the names and addresses of the parents or guardian of the minor (5) the name and address of the person or agency having legal or temporary custody of the Child (6) the facts upon which the termination is sought, the effects of a termination decree, and the basis for the courts jurisdiction (7) the name of the persons or agencies which have agreed to accept custody or guardianship of the Child upon disposition of the matter and, (8) a list of the assets of the Child, together with a statement of the value thereof.
c. If the information required under subsections (2) and (6) of subsection (b) of this Section is not stated, the petition shall be dismissed. If any of the other facts required hereunder are not known or cannot be ascertained by the petitioner, the petitioner shall so state in the petition. The petitioner shall sign and date the petition, and attest to the veracity of the information contained therein.