{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "1044", "citation": "FCA § 1044", "heading": "Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\"", "text": ["§ 1044. Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\". When used in this article, \"fact-finding hearing\" means a hearing to determine whether the child is an abused or neglected child as defined by this article."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/1044", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A hearing to determine **whether the child is abused/neglected.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/1044", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}