§ 1. Purpose

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 1

This Chapter provides for the voluntary or involuntary termination of the parent-Child relationship by court order by severing of the legal relationship, with all its rights and responsibilities, between the Child and his parents so that the Child is free for permanent placement or adoption, except...

§ 4. Consent to Termination

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 4

a. If a petition indicates that either or both parents consent to the termination of their parental right, or if any time following the filing of a petition and before the entry of a final decree, a parent consents to the termination of his parental rights, each consenting parent shall acknowledge...

§ 5. Hearing

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 5

a. Upon the filing of a petition for the termination of parental rights, the court shall set a time for hearing the petition. The time for the hearing shall not be more than thirty (30) business days after the filing of the petition.   b. The court shall cause a notice of the hearing to be...

§ 6. Conduct of Hearing; Investigation and Report; Grounds for Termination

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 6

a. At the hearing held on the petition for the termination of parental rights, any party to whom notice was given shall have the right to appear and be heard with respect to the petition. If the parent who is consenting to the termination of parental rights appears at the hearing, the court shall...

§ 7. Findings and Orders

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 7

a. Except in cases based on consent, the court shall make written findings in determining whether to terminate the parent-Child relationship based on   (1) the timeliness, nature, and extent of services offered or provided to the Child or parent by any tribal or state agency to facilitate the...

§ 8. Child's Continued Right to Benefits

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 8

An order terminating the parent-Child relationship shall not disentitle a Child to any benefit due the Child from any third person, agency, state or the United States, nor shall any action under this Law be deemed to affect any rights and benefits that the Child derives from the Childs descent from...

§ 9. Custody after Relinquishment or Termination Order

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 9

a. If upon entering a decree terminating the parental rights of a parent or guardian, there remains no suitable parent or no parent having parental rights, the court shall commit the Child to the care and custody of CPS or shall place the Child in accordance with the placement preferences...

§ 10. Review of Placement

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 5 § 10

The status of all Children who have been permanently placed pursuant to this Law shall be reviewed by the court at least once a year, or as otherwise directed by the court.

§ 1. Foster Care Inspector

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 6 § 1

a. The CPS shall inspect the homes of tribal members and others who reside on the Reservation or within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Reservation.   b. Upon an inspection of the proposed Foster Home and an interview with the proposed foster family, CPS shall submit a recommendation to the...

§ 2. Foster Home Requirements

Statutes | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Law Title 5, Chapter 6 § 2

a. The Foster Home shall be constructed, arranged and maintained so as to provide for the health and safety of all occupants. The foster care inspector may, upon 24 hours&rsquo notice, inspect a Foster Home.   b. Heating, ventilation, and light shall be sufficient to provide a comfortable,...