Bill S. and Clara B., Appellants v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children'S…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court reversed the superior court’s finding that the Office of Children’s Services (OCS) made active efforts required by the Indian Child Welfare Act, vacated the termination of parental rights of Bill and Clara, and remanded for further proceedings. The Court held that the record contained insufficient clear‑and‑convincing evidence and lacked the detailed documentation mandated by the 2016 BIA Regulations.