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

a. Beyond a reasonable doubt
b. Probable cause
c. Clear and convincing
d. Preponderance of the evidence


d

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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