Section 182-16-066. Burden of proof and presumptions.

(1) The burden of proof is a party's responsibility to provide evidence regarding disputed facts and persuade the presiding officer that a position is correct based on the standard of proof.

(2) Standard of proof refers to the amount of evidence needed to prove a party's position. Unless stated otherwise in rules or law, the standard of proof in a hearing is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that something is more likely to be true than not.

(3) Public officers and agencies are presumed to have properly performed their duties and acted in accordance with the law, unless substantial evidence to the contrary is presented. A party challenging this presumption bears the burden of proof.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-066, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.]

RCW 41.05.160 and 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4. WSR 14-20-058 (PEBB Admin 2014-02), § 182-16-066, filed 9/25/14, effective 1/1/15.