In establishing paternity, what result do DNA tests showing 95% or more certainty have?

• A. A rebuttable presumption of paternity
• B. An irrebuttable presumption of non-paternity
• C. No presumption
• D. Equitable estoppel applies

Answer: (A)

DNA testing in paternity actions creates a presumption of paternity when the result shows 95% or more certainty. This level of probability is strong evidence that the man is the biological father, but it is not absolute; the presumption is rebuttable, meaning it can be overcome with contrary evidence (for example, a credible alternative explanation or a flaw in the test). So the best answer reflects that high-probability result as a rebuttable presumption of paternity. It’s not an irrebuttable non-paternity presumption, not a lack of any presumption, and not something yielded by equitable estoppel.