N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 744

§ 744. Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum. (a) Only\nevidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted in a\nfact-finding hearing.\n (b) Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that\na respondent did an act or acts must be based on proof beyond a\nreasonable doubt. For this purpose, an uncorroborated confession made\nout of court by a respondent is not sufficient.\n