Derek W. v. Santa Barbara County Child Protective Services

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

David W. petitions for a writ of error coram vobis to vacate the judgment terminating his parental rights to his son, Derek, on the ground that the juvenile court failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 25 United States Code Annotated section 1901 et seq.1 We have issued an order to show cause. We now deny the petition.

Facts and Procedural History

Derek, who is of “mixed race but dark skinned,” was born in 1989, addicted to cocaine and amphetamine. He was removed from the custody of his parents, Adele B. and David W., and placed in foster care with Stephanie…