Rule 560-8-6-.06. Evidence; Official Notice - Administrative Hearings
The rules of evidence in hearings covered by this Chapter shall be substantially as follows:
- (a) Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
- (b) The rules of evidenceas applied in the trial of civil non-jury cases in superior courts shall be followed as far as is practicable.
- (c) When necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably ascertainable of proof under such rules, evidence not admissible under superior court rules may be admitted, except where precluded by statute, if it is a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons.
- (d) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts if the original is not readily available. Upon request, the parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original or have it established as documentary evidence according to the rules of evidence applicable to superior courts of Georgia.
- (e) A party may conduct such cross-examination as shall be required for a full and true disclosure of the facts.
- (f) Official notice may be taken of judicially recognizable facts and generally recognized technical facts or records within the Department's specialized knowledge. The parties shall be notified of any material so noticed and shall be afforded the opportunity to contest such material.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 48-2-12, 48-11-6, 48-11-18.
History. Original Rule entitled "Monthly Report of Shipments; Invoices" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Feb. 8, 2005; eff. Feb. 28, 2005.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2005; eff. Apr. 18, 2005.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "Evidence; Official Notice - Administrative Hearings" adopted. F. Sept. 26, 2007; eff. Oct. 16, 2007.
Amended: F. May 4, 2026; eff. May 24, 2026.