80 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 80-5-002 - Evidence

The Committee or its Hearing Officer shall not be bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by any technical or formal rules of procedure other than provided in these rules and regulations, unless the formal rules of evidence are requested by the claimant pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

002.01 - The Committee shall review the Hearing Officer's findings and claimant's CVR file in making its determination.
002.02 - The Committee may receive any statement, document, or Information necessary to afford the parties a fair Hearing, including, but not limited to:
002.02A - Hospital records or reports, physicians' reports, and mental health counselor's reports as proof of the Injuries sustained without requiring the presence of the attending physicians or mental health counselors at the hearing;
002.02B - Police Reports;
002.02C - Records of medical payments by third parties or any other payments to or on behalf of the eligible applicant; and
002.02D - Statements of witnesses.

80 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 002

Amended effective 12/7/2019