The allegations in a petition alleging that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or dependent shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-805
Quantum of proof in adjudicatory hearing
Applied in 55 court decisions — leading case 174 N.C. App. 517 - In Re EC (2005)
Most recently applied in 254 N.C. App. 286 - In re: T.P., T.P. (July 2017)
1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60; 2010-90, s. 12; 2013-129, s. 20.
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