29 CFR § 18.405 Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges

§ 18.405 Methods of proving character.

Current through Sep 30, 2026 · Read all of Part 18

(a) Reputation of opinion. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct.

(b) Specific instances of conduct. In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a claim or defense, proof may also be made of specific instances of that person's conduct.

← § 18.404 Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.§ 18.406 Habit; routine practice. →