Does the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children apply in voluntary procedures?
Yes. The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) does not directly apply to Indian tribes. The ICPC generally applies whenever an Indian child is being placed across state boundaries, whether the proceeding is voluntary or involuntary. It therefore applies when an Indian child is being placed from a reservation to an off-reservation placement in another State. It applies when a child is being moved from one State to another State. The ICPC may not apply when an Indian child is being moved to another tribal placement in another State. See also FAQ 19.14, Application of Other Federal Laws.
