In re K.K. CA4/1
Mother appeals an order terminating her parental rights for infant K.K. pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. The sole issue on appeal is whether the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) and the juvenile court failed to conduct an adequate initial inquiry as required by the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) regarding any potential Indian ancestry of the child.
Counsel for Mother and the Agency have conferred and agree that the Agency’s investigation under the ICWA was inadequate, under the relevant statutory and decisional authority. The parties filed a joint stipulation seeking the issuance of an immediate remittitur. We accept the stipulation, conditionally reverse, and remand for the limited purpose of ensuring compliance with ICWA’s requirements.
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