{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "622", "citation": "FCA § 622", "heading": "Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\"", "text": ["§ 622. Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\". When used in this part, \"fact-finding hearing\" means in the case of a petition for the commitment of the guardianship and custody of a child, a hearing to determine whether the allegations required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of subdivision one of section six hundred fourteen are supported by clear and convincing proof."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/622", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "The hearing to decide whether the allegations in **§ 614(1)(a)–(d)** are proven by **clear and convincing proof.** ★ (Note: (e), best interests, is decided at disposition, not fact-finding.)", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/622", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}