# Indian Child Welfare Act Proceedings
> **US Department of the Interior** · Final rule. · Published 2016-06-14 · Effective 2016-12-12 · 81 FR 38778
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-13686
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of the Interior
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 38778
- **CFR reference:** 25 CFR 23
- **Publication date:** 2016-06-14
- **Effective date:** 2016-12-12
- **Interior docket:** K00103 12/13 A3A10
## Abstract

This final rule adds a new subpart to the Department of the Interior's (Department) regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), to improve ICWA implementation. The final rule addresses requirements for State courts in ensuring implementation of ICWA in Indian child-welfare proceedings and requirements for States to maintain records under ICWA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/06/14/2016-13686/indian-child-welfare-act-proceedings)
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