Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 342.2 — Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 342.2
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 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.
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 342.2 — Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.