CHAPTER 14. FINDINGS, PRESUMPTIONS, AND EVIDENCE

IC 31-37-14

    

Chapter 14. Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence

IC 31-37-14-1

Burden of proof of delinquent act or crime

    

Sec. 1. A finding by a juvenile court that a child committed a
delinquent act, or that an adult committed a crime, must be based
upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

IC 31-37-14-2

Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights

    

Sec. 2. A finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must
be based upon clear and convincing evidence.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

IC 31-37-14-3

Burden of proof in other cases

    

Sec. 3. A finding not covered by section 1 or 2 of this chapter
must be based upon a preponderance of the evidence.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.