# WAC 504-26-040: WAC 504-26-040. Presumptions and standard of proof

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 504-26-040
- **Heading:** WAC 504-26-040. Presumptions and standard of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 504 / Chapter 504-26 / Section 504-26-040

## Text

Respondents are presumed "not responsible" for alleged violations. Any violation must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that it is more likely than not that the violation occurred.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 504-26-001 WAC 504-26-001. Preamble](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_001.md)
- [WAC 504-26-010 WAC 504-26-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_010.md)
- [WAC 504-26-015 WAC 504-26-015. Jurisdiction and applicability — Relationship to other proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_015.md)
- [WAC 504-26-020 WAC 504-26-020. Advisors and representatives](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_020.md)
- [WAC 504-26-025 WAC 504-26-025. Confidentiality and participation in student conduct hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_025.md)
- [WAC 504-26-030 WAC 504-26-030. Consolidation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_030.md)
- [WAC 504-26-035 WAC 504-26-035. Service and notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_035.md)
- [WAC 504-26-040 WAC 504-26-040. Presumptions and standard of proof](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_040.md)
- [WAC 504-26-045 WAC 504-26-045. Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_045.md)
- [WAC 504-26-050 WAC 504-26-050. Supportive measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_050.md)
- [WAC 504-26-100 WAC 504-26-100. Presiding officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_100.md)
- [WAC 504-26-105 WAC 504-26-105. Recruitment, appointment, and term of community standards board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_105.md)
- [WAC 504-26-110 WAC 504-26-110. Composition of conduct board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_110.md)
- [WAC 504-26-112 WAC 504-26-112. Community standards board chairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_504_26_112.md)

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