In re D.F. CA4/1
J.G. (Father) appeals from an order pertaining to his daughter, D.F., finding without prejudice that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq.) did not apply. Counsel for Father and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (Agency) have conferred and agree that the Agency’s investigation under the ICWA was inadequate. The parties filed a joint stipulation seeking the issuance of an immediate remittitur. As we shall explain, both the juvenile court and the Agency erred in performing their respective duties under the ICWA. Accordingly, we accept the stipulation, conditionally reverse, and remand for the limited purpose of ensuring compliance with ICWA’s requirements.
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