N.Y. Family Court Act § 744: Evidence in fact-finding hearings; required quantum

§ 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.