{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "342.2", "citation": "FCA § 342.2", "heading": "Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/342.2", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Only **competent, material and relevant** evidence. ★ A finding that the respondent committed the act must be based on **proof beyond a reasonable doubt** — the same standard as a criminal trial. A CPL removal order counts as proof beyond a reasonable doubt.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/342.2", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}