Probable cause definition

Probable cause means that there is a substantial objective basis for believing that, more likely than not, an offense has been committed and a person to be arrested has committed it.

Probable cause means facts and circumstances based upon accurate and reliable information, including hearsay, that would justify a reasonable person to believe that a child subject to a report under this chapter is abused or neglected.

Probable cause means a reasonable ground for belief in the existence of facts which would support a specified proceeding under applicable law and rules.

Examples of Probable cause in a sentence

• Probable cause cases are forwarded to a public hearing before an administrative law judge.

• Probable cause for justifying the issuance of an administrative inspection warrant may be based on either specific evidence to support a reasonable belief that a violation has been or is being committed, or a showing that reasonable legislative or administrative standards for conducting an inspection are satisfied for an establishment.

• Probable cause may not be established, and thus not a basis for testing, if it is based solely on the observations and reports of third parties.

• Police officials may enter school property or a school function to question or search a student or to conduct a formal investigation involving students only if they have:• A search or an arrest warrant; or• Probable cause to believe a crime has been committed on school property or at a school function; or• Been invited by school officials.

• Probable cause is a “reasonable belief that there is a chance that a claim may be held valid upon adjudication.” Id. at 62–63 (internal quotation marks, citations, and alterations omitted); see also id.

More Definitions of Probable cause

Probable cause means that the allegations in the complaint are supported by evidence providing reasonable grounds to believe an unlawful discriminatory practice occurred, pursuant to the act.

Probable cause means that the evidence submitted during the OEO investigation supports a finding that it is more likely than not that the acts alleged are in violation of university policy prohibiting discrimination.

Probable cause means there is substantial, credible evidence that misconduct has been committed.

Probable cause means a reasonable ground for belief in the existence of facts warranting the specified proceeding.

Probable cause means a determination, made by a hearing officer, that there is cause to believe a violation has occurred.

Probable cause means first hand observations or reliable information based on specific facts and rational inferences drawn from those observations and information.

Probable cause means to believe that the subject of the search has violated or is violating the law.