OPINION OF THE COURT Per Curiam. In a fact-finding hearing to determine whether a child is abused or neglected, the provision of Family Court Act § 1046 (b) that a finding of neglect "must be based on a preponderance of the evidence” affords due process under the Federal Constitution. This proceeding was brought by respondent Department of Social Services pursuant to Family Court Act article 1…
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