New York A06651 changes the evidentiary standard for hearings from substantial evidence to a preponderance of the evidence.

New York A06651 amends the correction law and the civil practice law and rules to elevate the evidentiary standard for evidentiary and disciplinary hearings. Instead of requiring substantial evidence, these hearings will now require a preponderance of the evidence. This change affects the burden of proof in hearings related to corrections and civil practice law. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York A06651 changes the evidentiary standard for hearings from substantial evidence to a preponderance of the evidence.

New York A06651 amends the correction law and the civil practice law and rules to elevate the evidentiary standard for evidentiary and disciplinary hearings. Instead of requiring substantial evidence, these hearings will now require a preponderance of the evidence. This change affects the burden of proof in hearings related to corrections and civil practice law. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.