U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

§ 20.703 - Presumptions.

In each administrative hearing, a presumption-

(a) Imposes on the party against whom it lies the burden of going forward with evidence to rebut or meet the presumption; but

(b) Does not shift the burden of proof in the sense of the risk of non-persuasion.