What is the test for admissible letters, affidavits and other material that would not be admissible in a criminal trial?

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The following excerpt is from Clutchette v. Procunier, 497 F.2d 809 (9th Cir. 1974):

16 The procedural rules utilized at the hearing should be flexible, so that it is possible to consider letters, affidavits, and other material that would not be admissible in an adversary, criminal trial. (See Morrissey v. Brewer, supra at 489.)

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