§ 700. — Protection of minors, persons non compos mentis and other members needing assistance; guardians; other adequate means.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC700]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 14--MISCELLANEOUS
SUBCHAPTER XXX--WESTERN OREGON INDIANS: TERMINATION OF FEDERAL
SUPERVISION
Sec. 700. Protection of minors, persons non compos mentis and
other members needing assistance; guardians; other adequate
means
Prior to the transfer of title to, or the removal of restrictions
from, property in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, the
Secretary shall protect the rights of members of the tribes who are
minors, non compos mentis, or in the opinion of the Secretary in need of
assistance in conducting their affairs by causing the appointment of
guardians for such members in courts of competent jurisdiction, or by
such other means as he may deem adequate.
(Aug. 13, 1954, ch. 733, Sec. 10, 68 Stat. 726.)