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New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 622. Definition of “fact-finding hearing”

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When used in this part, “fact-finding hearing” means in the case of a petition for the commitment of the guardianship and custody of a child, a hearing to determine whether the allegations required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of subdivision one of section six hundred fourteen are supported by clear and convincing proof.

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