WAC 16-301-160   Evidence.  The parties may produce such evidence as they desire and such additional evidence as the arbitration committee may deem necessary to understand the dispute and determine an award. The committee shall be the judge of the admissibility and relevance of all evidence offered. Conformity to strict legal rules of evidence shall not be required. All evidence shall be taken in the presence of the parties concerned, except where a party has waived that right or is absent after receiving proper notice.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-160, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]