---
kind: "section"
citation: "31 C.F.R. § 19.850"
title: "31"
number: "19.850"
heading: "What is the standard of proof in a debarment action?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/31/19.850"
---

# §19.850. What is the standard of proof in a debarment action?

- (a) In any debarment action, we must establish the cause for debarment by a preponderance of the evidence.
- (b) If the proposed debarment is based upon a conviction or civil judgment, the standard of proof is met.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); E.O. 11738 (3 CFR, 1973 Comp., p. 799); E.O. 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); E.O. 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235).

### Source

Source: 68 FR 66544, 66605, 66607, Nov. 26, 2003, unless otherwise noted.