N.Y. FCT Law § 342.2
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Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum
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§ 342.2. Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum. 1. Only\nevidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted at a\nfact-finding hearing.\n 2. Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that\na respondent committed an act or acts which if committed by an adult\nwould be a crime must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt.\n 3. An order of removal pursuant to a direction authorized by sections\n220.10, 310.85 and 330.25 of the criminal procedure law constitutes\nproof beyond a reasonable doubt and a determination that the respondent\ndid the act or acts specified therein in accordance with section 725.05\nof the criminal procedure law.\n
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