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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 10. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
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SubTilte 10-B. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
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Chapter 10-B20. REDEVELOPMENT LAND AGENCY |
Section 10-B2023. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
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2023.1When written exhibits are offered in evidence, one (1) copy must be furnished to each of the parties at the hearing unless the parties previously have been furnished with copies or the presiding officer directs otherwise.
2023.2If the Board has not fixed a time for the exchange of exhibits, the parties shall exchange copies of exhibits at the earliest practicable time, preferably before the hearing or, at the latest, at the commencement of the hearing.
2023.3Exhibits may be in the form of photographs, models, graphs, or similar materials.
2023.4Any exhibit which exceeds a size suitable for inclusion in the record must be reduced to a size not to exceed legal size of eight and one-half inches by fourteen inches (81/2 in. x 14 in.).
2023.5No material shall be accepted for the record which exceeds legal size, except material submitted by the Agency.
2023.6If models are used, photographs of the models not exceeding legal size, shall be supplied at the public hearing.
2023.7In his or her discretion, the presiding officer may permit a party to withdraw original documents offered in evidence and substitute true copies instead.
2023.8Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, if the original is not available.
2023.9Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original when available.
2023.10When relevant and material matter offered in evidence by any party is embraced in a book, paper, or document containing other matter not material or relevant, the party offering the same shall plainly designate the matter so offered. The immaterial and irrelevant parts shall be excluded and shall be segregated insofar as is practicable.
2023.11If the presiding officer so directs, the relevant or material matter offered under §2023.10 may be read into the record, or, if the presiding officer so directs, a true copy of the relevant matter, in proper form, shall be received as an exhibit, and like copies shall be delivered by the party offering it to opposing parties or to their attorneys appearing at the hearing, who shall be afforded an opportunity to examine the book, paper, or document, and to offer in evidence, in like manner, other portions of the book, paper, or document.