Section R. 299.954 - Opening statements; evidence; witnessesRule 4.
(1) The hearing shall be opened by the hearings officer with a concise statement of the hearing's nature and purpose. The hearings officer shall follow the rules of evidence applicable to circuit court proceedings. However, the hearings officer may admit and give probative effect to evidence which possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs.(2) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies, excerpts or by incorporation by reference.(3) The aggrieved relocatee, the department and the appeals committee may examine witnesses.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.954