# 25 CFR § 62.7: Burden of proof

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-62.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 62.7
- **Heading:** Burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—TRIBAL GOVERNMENT > PART 62—ENROLLMENT APPEALS

## Text

(a) The burden of proof is on the appellant or sponsor. The appeal should include any supporting evidence not previously furnished and may include a copy or reference to any Bureau or tribal records having a direct bearing on the action.
(b) Criminal penalties are provided by statute for knowingly filing false or fraudulent information to an agency of the U.S. government (18 U.S.C. 1001).

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 61.1 § 61.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.2 § 61.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.3 § 61.3 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.4 § 61.4 Qualifications for enrollment and the deadline for filing application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.5 § 61.5 Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.6 § 61.6 Application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.7 § 61.7 Filing of application forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.8 § 61.8 Verification forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.9 § 61.9 Burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.10 § 61.10 Review of applications by tribal authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.11 § 61.11 Action by the Director or Superintendent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.12 § 61.12 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.13 § 61.13 Decision of the Assistant Secretary on appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 61.14 § 61.14 Preparation, certification and approval of the roll.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-61.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-62.7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.