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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT In the Matter of the Protective Proceeding of ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

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CASE NO. NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING FOR INDIAN CHILD 1 (By Petitioner)

The court has been asked to appoint a guardian for the above-named minor. The court will hold a hearing on this matter on: Date and Time: Court Address: Courtroom: Judge or Master:

Court Telephone Number: At the hearing, the court will decide whether the minor needs a guardian, and if so, who the guardian should be. You do not have to attend the hearing, but you may attend it if you wish. This is a confidential matter, so you should not reveal information from this notice or the attached petition to others who are not involved in the case. 2 NOTICE TO PARENTS AND INDIAN CUSTODIANS: 3 Parents and Indian custodians have the right to be represented by an attorney in this proceeding and may be entitled to a courtappointed attorney. A parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child has the right to receive at least ten days notice of the hearing and, upon request, may be granted up to 20 additional days to prepare for the hearing. An Indian custodian has the right to intervene (participate) in the case. NOTICE TO TRIBE: An Indian child's tribe has the right to intervene, to be represented by an attorney, to receive at least ten days notice of the hearing and, upon request, may be granted up to 20 additional days to prepare for the hearing. The tribe (or a parent or Indian custodian) may also petition the court to transfer the case to tribal court. The following information about the child's family history is provided in order to help determine the child's tribe:
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"Indian child" means any unmarried person who is under age eighteen and is either (a) a member of an Indian tribe or (b) is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe and is the biological child of a member of an Indian tribe." Note: "Indian tribe" includes Alaskan Native villages. 25 USC §1903(4) & (8) Probate Rule 14(d) and AS 13.26.013 "Indian custodian" means any Indian person who has legal custody of an Indian child under tribal law or custom or under State law or to whom temporary physical care, custody, and control has been transferred by the parent of such child. 25 USC § 1903(6)

Page 1 of 3 25 USC §§ 1903, 1911(c) & 1912; 25 CFR 23.11 PG-621 (4/07)(cs) Probate Rule 15(b) and Admin Rule 12(e)(1)(A)(ii) NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING FOR INDIAN CHILD (By Plaintiff) AS 13.26.060 & 13.06.110

Child's Full Name Child's Birth Date Child's Birthplace Names of Tribes in which child may be eligible for enrollment

Birth Mother's Full Name Her Birth Date Her Tribe Birth Father's Full Name His Birth Date His Tribe Maternal Grandmother Her Birth Date Her Tribe Maternal Grandfather His Birth Date His Tribe Paternal Grandmother Her Birth Date Her Tribe Paternal Grandfather His Birth Date His Tribe Maternal Great Grandparents Names

Maiden Name Place of Birth

Other Names Used Place of Birth

Maiden Name Place of Birth

Other Names Used Place of Birth

Maiden Name Place of Birth

Other Names Used Place of Birth

Birth Date

Birth Place

Tribe

Paternal Great Grandparents Names

Birth Date

Birth Place

Tribe

Date

Petitioner's Signature Type or Print Name

Page 2 of 3 25 USC §§ 1903, 1911(c) & 1912; 25 CFR 23.11 PG-621 (4/07)(cs) Probate Rule 15(b) and Admin Rule 12(e)(1)(A)(ii) NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING FOR INDIAN CHILD (By Plaintiff) AS 13.26.060 & 13.06.110

Certificate of Service [Write names on the blank lines and check the boxes that show how notice was delivered.] I certify that a copy of this notice and a copy of the petition were mailed or delivered to: 1. The minor, if the minor is 14 or more years of age, on (date) by 2. first class mail hand delivery by

The person who had the principal care and custody of the minor during the 60 days before the petition was filed (write name of person): by first class mail hand delivery by on (date)

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Minor's Indian Custodian, if any (see page 1 footnote) (write name) on (date) by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt requested. Minor's mother, if living, (write name): on (date) by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt requested. Mother waived notice. Copy of waiver is attached or has been filed with the court. Minor's father, if living, (write name): on (date) by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt requested. Father waived notice. Copy of waiver is attached or has been filed with the court. The minor is or may be an Indian child, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). 1 On (date) of tribe(s): by certified mail with return receipt requested. Notice was not sent to the child's tribe(s) because the child's parents have agreed in writing to the guardianship and have requested in writing that the tribe(s) not be served with notice in order to protect the privacy of the parents. [Probate Rule 15(b)] I could not determine the identity or location of a parent, Indian custodian or the child's tribe, so I mailed a copy of this notice and form PG-622 to the Bureau of Indian Affairs . by certified mail 2 on (date) , notice was sent to the child's tribe(s) (list name(s)

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Signature of Petitioner Mailing Address Daytime Telephone
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See definition of "Indian child" on page 1, footnote 1. 25 USC § 1912(a); 25 CFR § 23.11

Page 3 of 3 25 USC §§ 1903, 1911(c) & 1912; 25 CFR 23.11 PG-621 (4/07)(cs) Probate Rule 15(b) and Admin Rule 12(e)(1)(A)(ii) NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP HEARING FOR INDIAN CHILD (By Plaintiff) AS 13.26.060 & 13.06.110