Ariz. Admin. Code § 12-5-2311

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section R12-5-2311 - Evidence

A. Generally. A witness at a hearing shall testify under oath or affirmation. To encourage a full and true disclosure of the facts, the Chairperson shall ensure that all parties have the right to present oral or documentary evidence and conduct cross-examination. The Chairperson shall admit evidence that the Chairperson determines is relevant, probative, and material and rule upon offers of proof. The Chairperson shall exclude evidence the Chairperson determines is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious.

B. Evidence. The Chairperson may conduct a hearing in an informal manner without adherence to the rules of evidence required in judicial proceedings.

C. Official notice. The Board may take official notice of any matter than might be judicially noticed by a superior court of Arizona or any matter that is peculiarly within the knowledge of the Board as an expert body.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R12-5-2311

Adopted effective November 27, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4216, effective February 2, 2008 (Supp. 07-4).