5263-S.E AMH KLIP BUR 037
ESSB 5263 - H AMD 466
By Representative Klippert
NOT ADOPTED 04/08/2021
On page 1, beginning on line 16, after "determined" strike "beyond a reasonable doubt" and insert "by a preponderance of the evidence"
| EFFECT: Changes the burden of proof of the party asserting the affirmative defense from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "by a preponderance of the evidence." This modification would maintain the current legal standard. |
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