# 29 C.F.R. § 18.102 (2026): Purpose and construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_102

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 18.102 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Part 18: RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES / Subpart B: Rules of Evidence / § 18.102: § 18.102   Purpose and construction.

## Text

These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 18.101 (2026) § 18.101   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_101.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.102 (2026) § 18.102   Purpose and construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_102.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.103 (2026) § 18.103   Rulings on evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_103.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.104 (2026) § 18.104   Preliminary questions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_104.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.105 (2026) § 18.105   Limited admissibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_105.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.106 (2026) § 18.106   Remainder of or related writings or recorded statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_106.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.201 (2026) § 18.201   Official notice of adjudicative facts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_201.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.301 (2026) § 18.301   Presumptions in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_301.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.302 (2026) § 18.302   Applicability of state law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_302.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.401 (2026) § 18.401   Definition of relevant evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_401.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.402 (2026) § 18.402   Relevant evidence generally admissible; irrelevant evidence inadmissible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_402.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.403 (2026) § 18.403   Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of confusion or waste of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_403.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.404 (2026) § 18.404   Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; exceptions; other crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_404.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 18.405 (2026) § 18.405   Methods of proving character.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P18_S18_405.md)

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