WAC 388-02-0400. What evidence may the parties present during the hearing?

The parties may bring any documents and witnesses to the hearing to support their position. However, the following provisions apply: (1) The other parties may object to the evidence and question the witnesses; (2) The ALJ determines whether the evidence is admitted and what weight (importance) to give it; (3) If the ALJ does not admit the evidence the parties may make an offer of proof to show why the ALJ should admit it; (4) To make an offer of proof a party presents evidence and argument on the record to show why the ALJ should consider the evidence; and (5) The offer of proof preserves the argument for appeal.