Section 11 Standardsof Proof

• Library: Juvenile Law 2011

In cases alleging acts of delinquency that would be crimes if committed by an adult, the acts must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. In all other cases, the standard of proof is clear and convincing evidence. See:

· In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 (1970)

· In re Fisher, 468 S.W.2d 198 (Mo. 1971)

· In re P__ A__ M__, 606 S.W.2d 449 (Mo. App. W.D. 1980)

· N.J.B. v. State, 941 S.W.2d 782 (Mo. App. W.D. 1997)

This lesser standard—clear and convincing evidence—also applies when the juvenile in question is...