Legislation
SECTION 342.2
Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 3, PART 4
§ 342.2. Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum. 1. Only
evidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted at a
fact-finding hearing.
2. Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that
a respondent committed an act or acts which if committed by an adult
would be a crime must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
3. An order of removal pursuant to a direction authorized by sections
220.10, 310.85 and 330.25 of the criminal procedure law constitutes
proof beyond a reasonable doubt and a determination that the respondent
did the act or acts specified therein in accordance with section 725.05
of the criminal procedure law.
evidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted at a
fact-finding hearing.
2. Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that
a respondent committed an act or acts which if committed by an adult
would be a crime must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
3. An order of removal pursuant to a direction authorized by sections
220.10, 310.85 and 330.25 of the criminal procedure law constitutes
proof beyond a reasonable doubt and a determination that the respondent
did the act or acts specified therein in accordance with section 725.05
of the criminal procedure law.