Standards of Proof
214-1185 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 214 | Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Part | 1185 | Standards of Proof |
Type of Filing | Periodic Refile |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 01/02/2002 to 12/09/2011 |
Regulation Authority:
42-35, 42-72-5 (12)
Purpose and Reason:
"Standard of Proof" is a technical and legal term most often used to describe the quantity of proof and/or type of evidence needed in court proceedings. The Department has the burden of proving the allegations it brings against the parents/caretakers in all administrative hearings relating to child abuse and neglect.


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