Ind. Code § 31-37-14-2 : FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW — JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY — FINDINGS, PRESUMPTIONS, AND EVIDENCE —37-14-2 - Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights TEXT PDF A finding in a proceeding to terminate parental rights must be based upon clear and convincing evidence. IC 31-37-14-2 Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-13(a) part. As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20.