Witnesses and evidence

All witnesses shall be sworn or shall give proper affirmation in all proceedings hereunder. The Delaware Uniform Rules of Evidence shall be followed as far as practicable, provided that evidence may be admitted and considered which possesses probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. Where the respondent is or has been a party to a proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or otherwise, the relevant portions of the transcript of the proceedings, exhibits, findings of fact, conclusions of law, opinions, decisions and judgments, shall be admitted in evidence and shall be accorded such weight as the Hearing Panel shall deem appropriate; provided, however, that proof of a conviction of the respondent for any crime shall be conclusive evidence of the commission of that crime.