No. 41246 (5-year Review): Rule R671-302. News Media and Public Access to Hearings

DAR File No.: 41246
Filed: 01/30/2017 01:56:26 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 77-27-1 et seq. and Subsection 77-27-9(4)(a) define the Board's criteria for parole hearing proceedings. Rule R671-302 gives the Board guidance on what constitutes a public hearing, security and conduct, an executive session, allowable media equipment, the approval process, reserved media seating, and violations of media coverage.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments were received related to this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Board supports the continuation of this rule in order to comply with Utah's Open Meetings Act and support the media in its efforts to cover parole hearings, rehearings, or parole violation hearings.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Pardons (Board Of)
AdministrationRoom 300
448 E 6400 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84107-8530

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Greg Johnson at the above address, by phone at 801-261-6454, by FAX at 801-261-6481, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Bev Uipi at the above address, by phone at 801-261-6446, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/30/2017

Authorized by:

Angela Micklos, Chair

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