Burden and Standards of Proof

(a) Detention. In order to support a temporary detention order, the Department must prove that probable cause exists that the minor committed the delinquent act charged and must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that detention or placement is necessary either: CROSS REFERENCE: AS 47.12.040; AS 47.12.050; AS (1) to protect the juvenile or others; or 47.12.070; AS 47.12.250(b). (2) to ensure the juvenile’s appearance at subsequent PART IV. DISCOVERY, EVIDENCE, PROOF court hearings.