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Department of Public Health panel overrules objection, admits sealed HAVEN records in Dr. Helms license hearing
Summary
A Department of Public Health hearing panel overruled the defense's objection to sealed HAVEN program records, admitted several exhibits, heard opening statements from both sides in a contested fitness-for-duty case against Dr. Helms, and moved into executive session to review sealed treatment records.
A Department of Public Health hearing panel on March 15, 2025 overruled the respondent's objection to multiple Department exhibits and admitted sealed HAVEN program records before hearing opening statements in a contested licensing matter involving Dr. Helms.
Department counsel said the exhibits — including an investigative report dated 08/08/2024 (235 pages, under seal), a therapist letter dated 05/30/2024 (one page, under seal), and HAVEN drug-test results (seven pages) — are material and admissible under the Administrative Procedure Act. The panel cited Connecticut General Statutes §4-178 (UAPA) in explaining that evidence that is relevant and material may be admitted, with the panel assigning weight during fact-finding.
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