OAR 413-115-0050. Notification to the Tribe of Placement or Change in Placement

(1) When the Department knows or has reason to know the child is an Indian child, the Department must ensure that notification is provided to the Indian child’s tribe or tribes as soon as possible and within 24 hours of knowing when any of the following actions may occur: (a) When the Department is managing safety of the Indian Child in the home of their parent or Indian Custodian; (b) An emergency removal; (c) An involuntary placement. Notification of an involuntary placement under this rule is separate from notice required under OAR 413-115-0120; (d) A change in placement; or (e) A voluntary placement agreement has been requested by the parent or Indian custodian. (2) Notification of any action in section (1) must include the following information, if known: (a) The name, birthdate and birthplace of the Indian child. (b) The names of the Indian child's parents. (c) The applicable action under section (1). (3) Notification pursuant to this rule may be provided in person, telephonically or electronically, and must be documented in the Department's information system.