Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 112 - KANSAS RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION
Article 16 - SIMPLIFIED HEARING PROCEDURES
Section 112-16-10 - Evidence
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024
(a) A presiding officer need not be bound by technical rules of evidence, but shall give the parties reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present evidence, and the presiding officer shall act reasonably and without partiality. The presiding officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Evidence need not be excluded solely because it is hearsay.
(b) All testimony of parties and witnesses shall be made under oath or affirmation, and the presiding officer or the presiding officer's designee who is legally authorized to administer an oath or affirmation shall have the power to administer an oath or affirmation for that purpose.
(c) Documentary evidence may be received in the form of a copy or excerpt. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original if available.
(d) Official notice may be taken of: