Legal Opinion
In re Rhianna R.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided December 31, 1998No. Appeal No. 1PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Family Court’s determination that respondent sexually abused his daughter Rhianna (see, Family Ct Act § 1012 [e] [iii]) and that, as a consequence, his other daughter Nicole is a neglected child within the meaning of Family Court Act § 1012 (f) (i) (B) is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see, Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]). “Unsworn out-of-court statements of the victim may be received and, if properly corroborated, will support a finding of abuse or neglect” (Matter of Nicole V., 71 NY2d 112, 117-118, citing Family Ct Act §…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- In re Nicole V.New York Court of Appeals · 1987
- In re Christina F.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
- In re Jaclyn P.New York Court of Appeals · 1995
- In re Lynelle W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- In re Keith C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996
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