S.C. Code Regs. § § 52-711
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Section 52-711 - Admission of Expert's Reports and Other Forms of Written EvidenceA. Expert's reports and other evidence in written form including affidavits may be considered at the hearing as provided below.(1) A notice and a copy of the writing must be served on the Commission and any other counsel of record or parties appearing pro se at least seven days before the scheduled hearing.(2) The notice shall contain a complete copy of the writing to be offered at the hearing and state the name, address, telephone number and title of the person making the writing, whether the written report is being offered as expert's evidence and, if so, the qualifications of the expert, including but not limited to the expert's curriculum vitae.(3) The opposing party may stipulate in writing to admit the writing into evidence. Failure to file a written stipulation of agreement shall be deemed an objection to admit the writing.B. Failure to provide at least seven days notice of the intent to offer a writing may result in the writing not being admitted unless (1) the opposing party consents and the terms of the agreement are filed with the Commission; (2) the author of the writing, including experts, attends the hearing and testifies; (3) the deposition of the writer is held before the hearing and the deposition is filed by a time set certain.Added by State Register Volume 21, Issue No. 6, Part 2, eff June 27, 1997.