In deciding to introduce a juvenile into the system, the custody must meet the standard of probable cause or _____.

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The standard for introducing a juvenile into the system is "probable cause" or "reasonable suspicion." These are lower thresholds than "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the standard required for a criminal conviction. "Preponderance of the evidence" and "clear and convincing evidence" are standards used in civil cases and certain aspects of family law, not typically for initial juvenile custody decisions.

In Deciding to Introduce a Juvenile into the System, the Custody