AUTHORITY: Implementing Sections 11-8 through 11-8.7, 12-4.9 and 12-4.25 and authorized by Section 12-13 of the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5/11-8 through 11-8.7, 12-4.9, 12-4.25 and 12-13].DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES
The hearing shall not be bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence, or by technical or formal rules of procedure, but shall be conducted in a manner best calculated to conform to substantial justice.