Section 22 Findings

• Library: Juvenile Law 2011

At the conclusion of the parties’ presentation of evidence and argument by counsel, if any, the court must make a finding regarding whether the allegations contained in the petition are true. If the court finds that the allegations have not been sufficiently supported, the court will dismiss the petition. Rule 124.06.d.

The standard of proof varies depending on the nature of the petition. In neglect proceedings, the burden is only to convince the court that the allegations have been proven by clear and...