New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 744. Evidence in fact-finding hearings;  required quantum

(a) Only evidence that is competent, material and relevant may be admitted in a fact-finding hearing.

(b) Any determination at the conclusion of a fact-finding hearing that a respondent did an act or acts must be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt.  For this purpose, an uncorroborated confession made out of court by a respondent is not sufficient.

(c). Repealed.