New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Hcp - Board of Hearing Care Providers
Chapter Hcp 200 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Part Hcp 207 - ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Section Hcp 207.09 - Evidence

(a) The evidentiary privileges recognized by law in New Hampshire shall apply to adjudicative proceedings under this chapter.

(b) All data which will reasonably assist the board in arriving at the truth shall be admissible, but data which is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious shall be excluded.

(c) Oral testimony shall be presented unless the board, upon a finding that written evidence would be more efficient and would not result in material prejudice, orders that some or all of the evidence be submitted in written form.

(d) If the board officially notices a fact, it shall so state, and permit any party, upon timely request, the opportunity to show the contrary.

(e) Witnesses appearing before the board shall testify under oath or affirmation administered by the presiding officer.

(f) Unless a timely request that the board provide a certified shorthand court reporter has been granted, the board shall cause an electronic or stenographic record to be made of hearings and prehearing conferences. This record shall be transcribed upon the request of a party who pays the estimated cost of transcription in advance. However, if the board elects to transcribe some or all of the record for its own use, the transcribed portions shall be included in the public docket file.