Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
Chapter 388-02. DSHS hearing rules. |
Section 388-02-0485. What is the standard of proof?
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- Standard of proof refers to the amount of evidence needed to prove a party's position. Unless the rules or law states otherwise, the standard of proof in a hearing is a preponderance of the evidence. This standard means that it is more likely than not that something happened or exists.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0485, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.]
RCW 34.05.020. WSR 00-18-059, § 388-02-0485, filed 9/1/00, effective 10/2/00.