Wisconsin Summons — Termination of Parental Right— - Indian Child Welfare Act is a document issued by the court in the State of Wisconsin that is used to inform a parent or guardian of a Native American/American Indian child of the court’s intent to terminate their parental rights. The Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA) is a federal law that seeks to ensure the rights and best interests of Native American/American Indian children are protected when decisions are made about their adoption, foster care, and other child welfare matters. There are three types of Wisconsin Summons — Termination of Parental Right— - Indian Child Welfare Act: 1. Notice of Intent to Terminate Parental Rights: This summons informs the parent or guardian of the court’s intent to terminate their parental rights, explains their rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act, and provides a timeline for responding to the summons. 2. Notice of Adoption Petition: This summons is issued after the court has determined that the parent or guardian’s parental rights have been terminated and the next step is to move forward with the adoption process. This summons provides information on the adoption process and the parent or guardian’s rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act. 3. Notice of Hearing on Termination of Parental Rights: This summons is issued after the court has determined that the parent or guardian’s parental rights should be terminated and a hearing has been scheduled to finalize the termination. It provides information on the hearing date, time, and location, as well as the parent or guardian’s rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act.