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The applicable standard of proof is the "preponderance of evidence" standard. This means that, in order for a respondent to be held responsible for prohibited conduct under the conduct code, the hearing officer must conclude, based on all of the evidence in the record, that it is more likely than not that the respondent engaged in an act or acts of prohibited conduct.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. WSR 17-15-068, § 478-121-417, filed 7/14/17, effective 8/18/17.]