- (a) The hearing officer shall take official notice of those matters which must be judicially noticed by a court under section 451 of the Evidence Code. The hearing officer may take official notice of those matters set forth in section 452 of the Evidence Code.
- (b) Each party shall be given reasonable opportunity to present information relevant to the propriety of taking official notice, and the matters to be noticed.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 5400 and 5750, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5700.1 and 5712, Welfare and Institutions Code.