Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 26:1A-45

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Whenever it is necessary for the Department of Health to hold any hearing or to make any investigation, under any law or rule, the hearing may be held or the examination be made by the direction of the commissioner, in accordance with such rules as he may prescribe. The hearing or investigation may be before the commissioner or a member of the department designated by him. If before a member of the department so designated, he shall submit to the commissioner the evidence taken by him, together with his recommendations.

L.1947, c. 177, p. 810, s. 45.