At the preliminary hearing:
008.01 The parolee may appear and speak in his/her own behalf.008.02 The parolee may bring letters, documents, or individuals who can give relevant information.008.03 The parolee shall be afforded the opportunity to be confronted by his accusers and to present evidence and testimony on his/her own behalf.008.04 The parolee may request the availability for questioning in his/her presence persons who have given adverse information on which parole review may be based.008.05 If the hearing officer determines that the informant would be subjected to risk of harm by the disclosure of identity, the informant need not be subjected to confrontation and cross-examination.008.06 If it appears to be in the public interest or in the interest of justice, the hearing officer may, at his discretion, or upon notice by the parolee or his/her counsel, continue the hearing and fix a date for the introduction of additional evidence or presentation of an argument.270 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 10, § 008