The allegations of a petition alleging the juvenile is delinquent shall be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The allegations in a petition alleging undisciplined behavior shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2409
Quantum of proof in adjudicatory hearing
Applied in 11 court decisions — leading case 190 N.C. App. 579 - In Re SM (2008)
Most recently applied in In re: I.W.P. (May 2018)
1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6.
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