Section 810-RICR-00-00-1.23 - Rules of Evidence - Official NoticeA. Rules of Evidence. In all proceedings wherein evidence is taken, irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. While the rules of evidence as applied in civil cases in the Superior Courts of this state shall be followed to the extent practicable, the Commission shall not be bound by technical evidentiary rules, and, when necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible of proof under the rules, evidence not otherwise admissible may be submitted, unless precluded by statute, if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. The rules of privilege recognized by law shall apply. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the record.B. Exhibits, Copies. In all cases wherein evidence is taken, 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.C. Administrative Notice. In all proceedings wherein evidence is taken, notice may be taken of judicially cognizable facts. In addition, notice may be taken of generally recognized technical or scientific facts within the Commission's specialized knowledge; but parties shall be notified either before or during the hearing, or by reference in preliminary reports or otherwise, of the material noticed, including any report or data required by law or regulation to be filed with the Commission or the Division, and they shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the material so noticed. The Commission's experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of evidence. The burden is on the party requesting the Commission's notice to produce the documents or other matter for the Commission's review.810 R.I. Code R. 810-RICR-00-00-1.23