Rule 30a-3. Standards of Proof; Burden of Going Forward

(a) The standard of proof for a delinquency adjudication is evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.

(b) The burden of going forward with evidence shall rest with the juvenile prosecutor.

Committee Notes

(Amended June 30, 2003, to take effect Jan. 1, 2004; amended June 11, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.) (Adopted June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2003, to take effect Jan. 1, 2004; amended June 22, 2009, to take effect Jan. 1, 2010; amended June 13, 2019, to take effect Jan. 1, 2020; amended June 11, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.)