In Re John P.

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• finding that proceedings resulting in loss of visitation rights or custody of child were civil in nature and were not double jeopardy
• ordinarily, the initial proceeding must have subjected the individual to risk of punishment before subsequent proceeding involving criminal sanctions is barred by double jeopardy

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