In re Alex S.
Father appeals from an order terminating his parental rights to his son, (Welf. and Inst. Code, S 366.26.) Father contends there is insufficient evidence to support the juvenile court's finding that the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C.S 1901 et seq.) (ICWA) did not apply to the proceedings, because the record does not contain copies of any notices or certified mail return receipts showing that the Department of Public Social Services (the Department) complied with the notice requirements of the ICWA. (25 U.S.C. S 1912(a).) On this basis, Father requests that court reverse the order terminating parental rights and remand the matter "for proper notice under the ICWA and a new jurisdictional hearing. (Italics added.)
Court reverse the judgment and order terminating parental rights, and remand the matter for further proceedings in accordance with Jonathon S. Court do not order a new jurisdictional hearing, nor do we reverse any orders other than the order terminating parental rights.
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