Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 307.5

ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES

CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER A: SERVICE DELIVERY

PART 307. INDIAN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

307.5 Notification of the Indian Child's Tribe

a) Non-Emergency Involuntary Proceedings. When the placement of an Indian child is contemplated under court order pursuant to a petition that a minor is neglected, dependent, or otherwise in need of supervision, the Department shall inform the court that an Indian child is named in the petition. The State's Attorney will then notify the tribe concerning a possible change of status which affects the parents or Indian custodian of the child, in order to allow the tribe to intervene.

b) Emergency Involuntary Proceedings. When the emergency placement of an Indian child is required, the Department of Children and Family Services must notify the court of the placement but may do so as soon as possible after the placement is completed.