What is the standard of proof required for a probationer or parolee to be convicted of a violation of the conditions of their probation?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Quiroz, E063105 (Cal. App. 2016):
type of violation, the standard of proof sufficient to give the court " 'reason to believe' " that a probationer or parolee has violated the conditions of his or her probation or parole is preponderance of the evidence. (People v. Rodriguez (1990) 51 Cal.3d 437, 440-441 (Rodriguez); see 3044, subd. (a)(5).)
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