Standard of proof definition

Standard of proof means the level of proof needed by the board or special magistrate to reach a particular conclusion. The standard of proof that applies in administrative reviews is called “preponderance of the evidence,” which means “greater weight of the evidence.”

Standard of proof means the level of proof needed by the Board or special magistrate

Standard of proof means the evidentiary standard, which in CSRO adjudications is the substantial evidence standard.

Examples of Standard of proof in a sentence

• In the decision, the Administrative Law Judge should use the code assigned to third party taxpayers (described in §10.72(d)).(b) Standard of proof.

• Section 2.27.260 Standard of proof The City bears the burden of proof at an administrative hearing to establish the existence of a violation of the Code.

• Standard of proof is more likely than not.--keep information confidential to the extent that we can.

• Preponderance of Evidence – Standard of proof used by the hearing authority.

• In the event the Standards or Guidelines are abandoned or materially altered or otherwise become, in the reasonable judgment of Grantee, inappropriate for the purposes set forth above, Grantee may apply reasonable alternative standards and notify Grantor of the substituted standards.

More Definitions of Standard of proof

Standard of proof means a Preponderance of the Evidence standard (i.e., the evidence demonstrates that it is more likely than not that the conduct occurred) often referred to as “50 percent plus a feather.”

Standard of proof means the standard by which it is determined whether or not a violation of the Code has occurred. For the purposes of the Conduct Procedures, the Standard of Proof required is a preponderance of evidence (i.e., the evidence demonstrates that it is more likely than not that a violation has occurred).

Standard of proof means, for the purposes of an investigation, information that as a whole shows that something is more probable than not. The Standard of Proof shall also be used to determine whether a complaint or allegation is substantiated.

Standard of proof means the degree of certainty necessary to decide that an allegation should be sustained when all of the credible evidence, pro and con, developed during the investigation is weighed together. For most IG investigations, the standard of proof is "pre- ponderance of the credible evidence," mean- ing that it is "more likely than not" that an event occurred. This is sometimes quantified as a 51% or greater likelihood. This is the standard most often used in civil litigation. Compare to the standard of "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" used in criminal prosecu- tion (approaching a "moral certainty" or a percentage in the high 90's). An intermediate standard that is applied in some instances, such as civilian employee whistleblower reprisal cases, is "clear and convincing evidence."

Standard of proof means findings are based on the conclusion that it is more probable than not that the matter found to have occurred did in fact occur.

Standard of proof means how much proof or evidence is required for the state to meet its burden of proof and persuade the judge of its contention. The standard varies, depending upon the nature of the court proceedings.

Standard of proof means in reaching a decision on whether the Policy has been breached, the investigator will use a standard of proof corresponding to the civil burden of proof on a balance of probabilities. The civil burden of proof will always be used during investigations, even in situations where allegations may result in criminal charges;