Notice Of Hearing (Juvenile) ICWA {IW-1724}

IW-1724 - NOTICE OF HEARING (JUVENILE) INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT. This form is used by Wisconsin Circuit Courts to notify all relevant parties—including parents, legal guardians, Indian custodians, tribal representatives, attorneys, and caseworkers—of a scheduled juvenile court hearing involving a child who may be subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The form identifies the child’s name, birth details, and potential tribal affiliations, along with those of the child’s parents, and includes information about the hearing date, time, location, and the presiding judge or commissioner. It also outlines procedural rights under ICWA, such as the requirement that notice be sent to tribes and custodians by registered mail, the right of a tribe to intervene in proceedings, and the right to request a 20-day preparation delay for the hearing. The notice explains that ICWA-related hearings may result in significant consequences, including removal of the child from the home, placement in foster or group care, or eventual termination of parental rights. The form further advises parties of their right to legal representation, the availability of court-appointed attorneys through the State Public Defender, and possible financial responsibility for legal costs. It emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and includes a distribution list to ensure all required individuals and entities receive notice of the hearing. §§48.21, 48.27, 48.273, 938.21, 938.27, 938.273 and Chapters 48 and 938, Wisconsin Statutes; 25 U.S.C. 1912. www.FormsWorkflow.com