Workforce Services, Department of

Workers' Compensation - Medical Commission

Chapter 8: Evidence

Effective Date: 02/14/2003 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 053.0019.8.02142003

CHAPTER 8

EVIDENCE

Section 1. EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY.

(a) Generally, the taking of evidence at the medically contested case hearing shall be governed by W.S. §16-3-108 and case law thereunder.

(b) All testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.

(c) Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded, without regard to whether such evidence is in verbal or written form.

(d) The law of privileged communication between health care provider and patient shall not apply. Health care providers may be required to testify under the provisions of W.S. §27-14-610.

Section 2. SUBPOENAS.

(a) Subpoenas for appearance and to produce books, papers, documents or exhibits may be issued by the commission, upon written motion of any party, or on the commission's own motion, pursuant to W.S. §16-3-107(c).

(b) Subpoenas may be enforced pursuant to W.S. §16-3-107(c).