Burden of persuasion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000796",
  "term": "Burden of persuasion",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The obligation of a party to convince the trier of fact (judge or jury) of the truth of a particular issue. This burden remains with the party throughout the trial and requires them to establish their claim or defense by a specified standard of proof, such as a preponderance of the evidence or beyond a reasonable doubt. It is distinct from the burden of production.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/burden-of-persuasion/"
}