United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 25. INDIANS |
Chapter 21. INDIAN CHILD WELFARE |
SubChapter I. CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS |
§ 1923. Effective date
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None of the provisions of this subchapter, except sections 1911(a), 1918, and 1919 of this title, shall affect a proceeding under State law for foster care placement, termination of parental rights, preadoptive placement, or adoptive placement which was initiated or completed prior to one hundred and eighty days after
November 8, 1978 , but shall apply to any subsequent proceeding in the same matter or subsequent proceedings affecting the custody or placement of the same child.