Burden of Proof-Clear and Convincing Evidence is a legal standard of proof used in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. It is a higher standard than preponderance of the evidence, but lower than beyond a reasonable doubt. Clear and Convincing Evidence requires that the fact-finder have a firm belief or a strong conviction that the evidence presented is more likely true than not. This evidence must be substantially more than just a preponderance of the evidence. There are two types of Burden of Proof-Clear and Convincing Evidence: 1. Clear and Convincing Evidence: This is the standard of proof used in civil cases, such as contract disputes or lawsuits. It requires that the party presenting the case to prove the claim by a preponderance of the evidence and must be substantially more likely to be true than not. 2. Clear and Convincing Evidence Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: This is the standard of proof used in criminal cases. It requires that the party presenting the case to prove the claim to be beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest standard of proof and is very difficult to meet.