When the juvenile court was first created,_____ was the standard of proof required to
Adjudicate a child delinquent.

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When the juvenile court was first created, the standard of proof required to adjudicate a child delinquent was preponderance of the evidence, meaning that it was more likely than not that the child committed the offense. This is a lower standard of proof than beyond a reasonable doubt or clear and convincing, which are the standards used in adult criminal court.

When the Juvenile Court Was First Created,_____ Was the Standard