§ 15-25 Evidence.
RCNY § 15-25
(a)Evidence.
(1)Parties shall have the right to call witnesses, conduct examinations and cross-examinations, to present evidence, and make objections, motions and arguments.
(2)The rules of evidence governing proceedings in the courts of this State shall not be strictly enforced at hearings. Objections shall be timely and the basis for the objection shall be clearly stated.
(3)The introduction of cumulative or irrelevant evidence shall be avoided. The Hearing Officer may curtail the testimony of any witness which is deemed to be cumulative or irrelevant.
(4)Parties may stipulate to facts involved in the proceedings. Stipulations shall be noted on the record and shall be approved by the Hearing Officer.
(b)Requests for Records. Licensees or their New York State licensed attorneys may request copies of records at least three weeks in advance of the date of the hearing. Documents shall not be provided in response to such request where: (1) the documents are privileged or confidential pursuant to law or rule, or (2) where disclosure of the documents would reveal investigative techniques, would impair active investigations or judicial proceedings, would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, or would endanger the life or safety of any person.
(c)Oral Argument. Oral argument may be curtailed or limited, in the Hearing Officer's discretion, and shall be included in the record.
