6 CFR 115.72 - Evidentiary standard for administrative investigations.

Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 19, 2025

Title 6 - Domestic Security last revised: Nov 05, 2025

View all text of Subpart A [§ 115.10 - § 115.95]

§ 115.72 - Evidentiary standard for administrative investigations.

When an administrative investigation is undertaken, the agency shall impose no standard higher than a preponderance of the evidence in determining whether allegations of sexual abuse are substantiated.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,552,552a; 8 U.S.C. 1103,1182,1223,1224,1225,1226,1227,1228,1231,1251,1253,1255,1330,1362; 18 U.S.C. 4002,4013; Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (6 U.S.C. 101,

source: 79 FR 13165, Mar. 7, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 6 CFR 115.72