Section 247-1-022 - RULES OF EVIDENCE022.01Informal Hearings. Hearings are conducted informally unless an Appellant requests the Department be bound by the rules of evidence applicable in district courts.022.02Motion for Formal Hearing. An Appellant or the Department may file a motion for a rules of evidence hearing by delivering a written request to the Department at least three days prior to the holding of the hearing. Such request shall include the requesting Appellant's agreement to be liable for the payment of costs incurred thereby and upon any appeal or review thereof; including the costs of court reporting services which the requesting Appellant shall procure for the hearing.022.03Failure to Provide Court Reporter. If the Appellant fails to provide a court reporter, the request for rules of evidence shall be deemed waived, and the hearing shall proceed informally.022.04Costs. All costs of a formal hearing shall be paid by the Appellant or the Department against whom a final decision is rendered.247 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 022
Amended effective 12/27/2022