Wisconsin Motion for Transfer to Tribal Court — Indian Child Welfare Act is a legal procedure which allows Indian children, who are wards of the state, to be transferred from state court to tribal court jurisdiction, in order to better serve their needs and protect their rights. This procedure is outlined in the Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) of 1978, which was designed to protect the best interests of Indian children by establishing tribal jurisdiction over child custody proceedings. The Wisconsin Motion for Transfer to Tribal Court — Indian Child Welfare Act enables the transfer of a child custody case from state court to tribal court if: 1. The child is an Indian child; 2. The child is a ward of the state; 3. The Indian child's tribe has requested the transfer; and 4. The transfer is in the best interests of the child. If the transfer is granted, the tribal court will assume jurisdiction and the state court will dismiss the case.