N.J. Admin. Code § 19:11-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 19:11-6.6 - Rules of evidence

(a) The parties shall not be bound by rules of evidence, whether statutory, common law or adopted by the Rules of Court.

(b) All relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by this section.

(c) A hearing officer may, in the exercise of discretion, exclude any evidence or offer of proof if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the risk that its admission will either necessitate undue consumption of time or create substantial danger of undue prejudice or confusion.

(d) The hearing officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law.

(e) Notice may be taken of administratively noticeable facts and of facts within the Commission's specialized knowledge. The material noticed shall be referred to in the hearing officer's report and recommendations, and any party may contest the material so noticed by filing timely exceptions pursuant to 19:11-7.3 (Exceptions; cross-exceptions; briefs; answering briefs).

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:11-6.6

Amended by R.1995 d.488, effective 9/5/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2544(b), 27 New Jersey Register 3381(a).