Xxxxxxxxx and Evidence Sample Clauses

Xxxxxxxxx and Evidence. The hearing need not be conducted strictly in accordance with the rules of law relating to the examination of witnesses or presentation of evidence. During a hearing, each party may present evidence considered to be relevant by the Presiding Officer, regardless of its admissibility in a court of law. Furthermore, any relevant matter upon which reasonable persons customarily rely in the conduct of serious affairs may be considered, regardless of the admissibility of such evidence in a court of law. Each party is entitled, prior to or during the hearing, to submit memoranda concerning any issue of law or fact, and such memoranda shall become part of the hearing record. The Presiding Officer may, but is not required to, order that oral evidence be taken only on oath or affirmation. The appellant Graduate Trainee or the departmental/institutional representative may submit written materials for review by the FHC. Any materials submitted for review at the FHC must be received no later than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled hearing. All materials must be delivered directly to the Office of Medical Staff Services and submissions must contain the appropriate number of copies for the FHC and other attendees to the Fair Hearing. Neither the appellant Graduate Trainee nor the departmental/institutional representative may deliver materials directly to or have direct contact with any FHC member.