§ 42-28.6-6 - Evidence at hearing – Hearing record. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-28.6-6

   § 42-28.6-6  Evidence at hearing –Hearing record. – (a) Evidence which possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonableand prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs shall be admissible andshall be given probative effect. The hearing committee conducting the hearingshall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law, and may excludeincompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, and unduly repetitious evidence. Allrecords and documents which any party desires to use shall be offered and madepart of the record.

   (b) No statements, documents and/or other evidence and nocopies of any statements, documents and/or other evidence shall be presented tothe hearing committee prior to the hearing.

   (c) All proceedings before the hearing committee shall berecorded by stenographic record, the expense of which shall be borne by thecharging law enforcement agency. A copy of the record shall be provided to thelaw enforcement officer or his or her attorney or representative of record uponrequest.