8.64—Evidence.
(a) Rules of evidence.
The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of
law and equity are not controlling in hearings. However, the Administrative Law
Judge shall exclude evidence which is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly
repetitious.
(c) Government documents.
Official documents, records, and papers of
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Office of the Director of
Practice are admissible in evidence without the prouction of an officer or employee
to authenticate them. These documents, records and papers may be evidenced by a copy
attested or identified by an officer or employee of the Bureau or the Treasury
Department.
(d) Exhibits.
If any document, record, or other paper is introduced
in evidence as an exhibit, the Administrative Law Judge may authorize the withdrawal
of the exhibit subject to any conditions he or she deems proper.
(e) Objections.
Objections to evidence will be in short form, stating
the grounds of objection and the record may not include arguments thereon, except as
ordered by the Administrative Law Judge. Rulings on objections will be a part of the
record. No exception to the ruling is necessary to preserve the rights of the
parties.