If transcribed, such record shall be a part of the court's record of the hearing and a copy of such stenographic record shall be furnished to any other party having a direct interest therein at the request and expense of such party. If no request is made for a stenographic record, the proceedings shall be recorded as described in section 1.22.1. Return to TOP 1.23 Procedure at Hearing. Hearings are presided over by the Presiding Officer. There is no right to a jury.
All hearings are open to the public.
The Presiding Officer may question witnesses. A hearing may be conducted in an informal manner and without adherence to the rules of pleading or evidence. The evidence supporting a decision must be substantial, reliable and probative. Irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. All testimony to be considered shall be under oath or affirmation, except matter of which judicial notice is taken or entered by stipulation.