ELC 8.7
                BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF


In proceedings under rules 8.2 or 8.3, the party asserting
or alleging the incapacity has the burden of establishing it
by a preponderance of the evidence.  If the issue of
incapacity is raised by a hearing officer or panel, the
Association has the burden of proof.

[Adopted effective October 1, 2002.]