Rule 560-2-16-.03 - Evidence; Official Notice(1) The rules of evidence in hearings covered by this Chapter shall be substantially as follows: (a) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded;(b) The rules of evidence as applied in the trial of civil non-jury cases in the superior courts shall be followed as far as practicable;(c) When necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible of proof under such rules, evidence not admissible under superior court rules may be admitted;(d) Except where precluded by statute, if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons;(e) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original or have it established as documentary evidence according to the rules of evidence applicable to the superior courts of Georgia;(f) A party may conduct such cross-examination as required for a full and true disclosure of the facts;(g) Official notice may be taken of judicially recognizable facts and generally recognized technical facts or records within the agency's specialized knowledge. The parties shall be notified of any material so noticed and shall be afforded the opportunity to contest such material.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-16-.03
O.C.G.A. Secs. 3-2-2, 3-2-3.
Original Rule entitled "Evidence; Official Notice" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010.