{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "832", "citation": "FCA § 832", "heading": "Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\"", "text": ["§ 832. Definition of \"fact-finding hearing\". When used in this article, \"fact-finding hearing\" means a hearing to determine whether the allegations of a petition under section eight hundred twenty-one are supported by a fair preponderance of the evidence."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/832", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A hearing to decide whether the petition's allegations are supported by a **fair preponderance of the evidence.** ★ (Civil standard — not \"beyond a reasonable doubt.\")", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/832", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}