Family Court Act § 744 · Part 4. Hearings
Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum
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§ 744. Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum. (a) Only evidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted in a fact-finding hearing.
(b) Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that a respondent did an act or acts must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt. For this purpose, an uncorroborated confession made out of court by a respondent is not sufficient.
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