“Standard of proof”
This page presents an official legal definition of “Standard of proof” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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Degree of proof required. In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove a defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." The majority of civil lawsuits require proof "by a preponderance of the evidence" (50 percent plus), but in some the standard is higher and requires "clear and convincing" proof.
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