No. 42588 (5-year Review): Rule R671-522. Continuances Due to Pending Criminal Charges

DAR File No.: 42588
Filed: 02/13/2018 04:19:51 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 77-27-5 defines the Board of Pardon's (Board) authority; Section 77-27-9 defines parole hearings; and Section 77-27-11 defines revocations of parole. Rule R671-522 defines how the Board may, in its discretion, continue hearings, and the notice and verification requirements.

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 because it is a guide for the Board to use to strive for balance and fairness in continuing 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:

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

Effective:

02/13/2018

Authorized by:

Chyleen Arbon, Chair

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