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Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.612 (2026)

Best interests of Indian child

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      419B.612 Best interests of Indian child. In a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, when making a determination regarding the best interests of the child under ORS 109.266 to 109.410 or 419B.600 to 419B.654, ORS chapter 419B, the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) or any regulations or rules regarding ORS 109.266 to 109.410 or 419B.600 to 419B.654, ORS chapter 419B, or the Indian Child Welfare Act, the court shall, in consultation with the Indian child’s tribe, consider the following:

      (1) The protection of the safety, well-being, development and stability of the Indian child;

      (2) The prevention of unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child;

      (3) The prioritization of placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement preferences under ORS 419B.654;

      (4) The value to the Indian child of establishing, developing or maintaining a political, cultural, social and spiritual relationship with the Indian child’s tribe and tribal community; and

      (5) The importance to the Indian child of the Indian tribe’s ability to maintain the tribe’s existence and integrity in promotion of the stability and security of Indian children and families. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §5; 2021 c.398 §49]

 

      Note: See note under 419B.600.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025).
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Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). · cites it 33× “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). · cites it 33× “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. T. G., 342 Or. App. 548 (Or. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 5× “Among other things, the court found that the adoption was in T’s best interests under ORS 419B.612, that the tribal customary adoption home study met the requirements of ORS Cite as 342 Or App 548 (2025) 553 419B.”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. T. G., 342 Or. App. 548 (Or. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 5× “Among other things, the court found that the adoption was in T’s best interests under ORS 419B.612, that the tribal customary adoption home study met the requirements of ORS Cite as 342 Or App 548 (2025) 553 419B.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.612(1) — 2 cases
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.612(2) — 2 cases
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 419B.612(3) — 2 cases
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
Dept. of Human Servs. v. M. G. J., 374 Or. 228 (Or. 2025). “656; and an ORICWA statute it references, ORS 419B.612 (best inter- ests of Indian child).”
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