Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1030-05-13 - RULES OF EVIDENCE

Current through December 26, 2021

(1) The agency shall admit and give probative effect to evidence admissible in a court and may also admit evidence which possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. The agency shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and shall exclude evidence which in its judgment is irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious.

(2) Documentary evidence otherwise admissible may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by incorporation by reference to material already on file with the agency. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if reasonably available.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1030-05-13

Original rule filed April 5, 1974; effective May 5, 1974. Amendment filed January 14, 1978; effective February 13, 1978.

Authority: T.C.A. §50-554.