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2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 31. FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW
ARTICLE 37. JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY
CHAPTER 14. FINDINGS, PRESUMPTIONS, AND EVIDENCE
IC 31-37-14Chapter 14. Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence
IC 31-37-14-1
Burden of proof of delinquent act or crime
Sec. 1. A finding by a juvenile court that a child committed a delinquent act, or that an adult committed a crime, must be based upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
IC 31-37-14-2
Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights
Sec. 2. A finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must be based upon clear and convincing evidence.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
IC 31-37-14-3
Burden of proof in other cases
Sec. 3. A finding not covered by section 1 or 2 of this chapter must be based upon a preponderance of the evidence.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
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