One of the most fundamental due process rights is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in the criminal justice system. This is a high standard of proof that requires evidence that can support no other conclusion, other than the accused is guilty of a crime.  In Title IX proceedings, however, the applicable standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, which is extremely low. This means that all that is necessary for a finding of fault is evidence that it is more likely than not that the accused committed sexual misconduct.