N.J. Stat. § 34:15-56 : — LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATIONEMPLOYEES' RIGHT TO RECOVER FOR NEGLIGENT INJURY; WILLFUL NEGLIGENCE AS DEFENSE; JURY QUESTION —56 - Rules of evidence TEXT PDF At such hearing evidence, exclusive of ex parte affidavits, may be produced by both parties, but the official conducting the hearing shall not be bound by the rules of evidence. N.J.S. § 34:15-56