1. (a) After the conclusion of the hearing, no other evidence, testimony, exhibits, or arguments shall be allowed into the record, except as allowed under (b) below.
2. (b) Prior to the conclusion of the hearing a party may request that the record be left open for a specified period of time to accommodate the filing of evidence, exhibits or arguments concerning matters which were not available at the time of the hearing.
3. (c) If the other parties to the hearing do not object, or if the hearing officer or presiding officer determines that such evidence, exhibits or arguments are necessary to making a determination, the hearing officer or presiding officer shall designate a specific time period for the record to remain open to receive the evidence, exhibits or arguments.
4. (d) The party filing such additional evidence, exhibits or arguments shall also deliver or send copies of all items filed to all other parties of record.
5. (e) If any other party to the hearing requests time to respond to the evidence, exhibits or arguments submitted, the hearing officer or presiding officer shall set a specific time period following filing of the material for the filing of a response.
6. (f) If any other party to the hearing requests the opportunity to cross-examine on the additional evidence or exhibits submitted, the hearing officer or presiding officer shall set a date and time for a hearing at which cross-examination on the additional evidence or exhibits submitted shall be allowed, when the hearing officer or presiding officer determines that cross-examination on the additional material is required for a full and true disclosure of the facts.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Juv 200) #7843-A, eff 3-6-03