No. 31827: R671-312. Commutation Hearings for Death Penalty Cases

DAR File No.: 31827
Filed: 08/14/2008, 03:44
Received by: NL

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 77-19-7 and Art VII, Sec 12 require the Board to determine its policy regarding the commutation of death penalty sentences.

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 comments have been received pertaining 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:

Rule R671-312 outlines Board procedure regarding commutation hearings for death penalty cases. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

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

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Megan Flox-Lambert at the above address, by phone at 801-261-6456, by FAX at 801-261-6448, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Curtis L Garner, Chairman