Examination Of Case File

(1) Any party to a contested case shall have the right to examine Department manuals and the contents of the case file, except those records that are protected by confidentiality statutes, with respect to the matter being contested, and all documents and records used as evidence, at a reasonable time either before the date of the hearing or during the hearing. The case record and manuals shall not be removed from the local office. However, any party or his/her representative may copy entries or documents to be introduced at the hearing as supporting evidence.