Bill S. v. State, Dept. of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services

STOWERS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The superior court terminated a mother's and a father's parental rights to their two Indian children. The parents appeal, arguing the superior court erred in finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that OCS made active efforts to prevent the breakup of the Indian family. Because there is insufficient evidence to support an active efforts finding under a clear and convincing evidence standard, we reverse the superior court's active efforts finding, vacate the termination order, and remand for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. The Family And OCS…