Definition of "fact-finding hearing"

N.Y. Family Court Act § 622, under Permanent Termination of Parental Custody By Reason of Permanent Neglect.

N.Y. Family Court Act § 622

§ 622. Definition of "fact-finding hearing". When used in this part, "fact-finding hearing" means in the case of a petition for the commitment of the guardianship and custody of a child, a hearing to determine whether the allegations required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of subdivision one of section six hundred fourteen are supported by clear and convincing proof.