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In forceStandard of proof
Part 3Sentences
Division 5Custodial orders
Subdivision 4Indefinite sentences for violent offenders
71 Standard of proof
The Supreme Court may make a finding that an offender is a serious danger to the community only if it is satisfied:
(a)
by acceptable and cogent evidence; and
(b)
to a high degree of probability;
that the evidence is of sufficient weight to justify the finding.
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