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

• Standard of proof The standard of proof I have applied in my investigation and report is on the balance of probabilities.

• Standard of proof on the part of the accused and that of the prosecution in a criminal case is different.

• A person shall be considered to have acquiesced in criminal conduct if the person knew of the criminal conduct and failed to take reasonable action under the circumstances to terminate the criminal conduct or prevent use of the property to commit or facilitate the criminal conduct.Measure 53(6) Standard of proof.

• Standard of proof and presumption - May presume, shall presume, conclusive proof, proved, disproved and not proved.

• Standard of proof The standard of proof in protection proceedings is proof on the balance of probabilities.

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 this Code has occurred. For purposes of Code procedures, the required Standard of Proof is a "preponderance of evidence," which means the evidence presented 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 the “level” of certainty required to establish that a violation of the Code of Conduct or this Policy has occurred. The standard applicable to this policy is the preponderance of evidence (the evidence demonstrates that it is more likely than not that a violation has occurred).

Standard of proof means the evidentiary standard, which in CSRO adjudications is the substantial evidence standard. "Stay" means a temporary suspension of a case or of some designated proceeding within the case. A stay is different than a

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.