7 CFR § 1.657 Administrative Regulations

§ 1.657 Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?

Current through Jul 29, 2026 · Read all of Part 1

(a) Any party who has filed a request for a hearing has the burden of persuasion with respect to the issues of material fact raised by that party.

(b) The standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence.

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