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

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.

Examples of Probable cause in a sentence

• Employees placed on Probable Cause duty shall receive $225.00 per week for each week so scheduled, or $250 if an observed holiday occurs during the assigned week, and shall receive such compensation whether or not required to respond during the standby period.

• Employees receiving such compensation shall not be eligible to accrue PCTO for time spent preparing for or participating in the Probable Cause hearing.

• Records of section 1.02 incidents shall be maintained by SBBC, in a manner consistent with the requirements of a Probable Cause Affidavit as mandated by F.S.985.13, and said information may be reported to law enforcement by SBBC should the youth willfully fail to complete sanctions.

• Probable Cause Testing: A member will only be tested if an administrator/supervisor trained in the detection of alcohol and drug use determines there is reasonable suspicion, based on use of the BWC Drug Free Workplace Program Reasonable Suspicion Checklist, that the member is at work under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

• Substance testing may be implemented when there is “probable cause.” Probable Cause shall be defined as those circumstances, based on objective evidence about the employee’s conduct in the workplace that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the employee is demonstrating signs of impairment due to alcohol or drugs.

More Definitions of Probable cause

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

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

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

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