22-614. Admissibility of evidence.

     In proceedings held pursuant to these rules:

     

     A. Exclusion of evidence. Strict adherence to the Rules of Evidence is not required; however, irrelevant, immaterial, unduly repetitious and unduly prejudicial evidence shall be excluded;

     B. Judicial notice. Official notice may be taken of all facts of which judicial notice may be taken, pursuant to the Rules of Evidence;

     C. Rulings. Rulings on evidence shall be made by the presiding officer;

     D. Exclusion of witnesses. The board or hearing officer may exclude witnesses from the hearing at the request of either party.

     [Adopted, effective January 1, 1983.]