[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 31, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 31CFR15.737-21]

[Page 191]
 
                  TITLE 31--MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURY
 
PART 15--POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C--Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
 
Sec. 15.737-21  Evidence.

    (a) In general. The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law 
and equity are not controlling in hearings on complaints for the 
suspension of a former officer or employee from practice before the 
Department. However, the Administrative Law Judge shall exclude evidence 
which is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious.
    (b) Depositions. The deposition of any witness taken pursuant to 
Sec. 15.737-22 of this part may be admitted.
    (c) Proof of documents. Official documents, records and papers of 
the Department shall be admissible in evidence without the production of 
an officer or employee to authenticate them. Any such documents, 
records, and papers may be evidenced by a copy attested or identified by 
an officer or employee of the Department.
    (d) Exhibits. If any document, record, or other paper is introduced 
in evidence as an exhibit, the Administrative Law Judge may authorize 
the withdrawal of the exhibit subject to any conditions which he/she 
deems proper.
    (e) Objections. Objections to evidence shall be in short form, 
stating the grounds of objection relied upon, and the record shall not 
include argument thereon, except as ordered by the Administrative Law 
Judge. Rulings on such objections shall be a part of the record. No 
exception to the ruling is necessary to preserve the rights of the 
parties.