A record is an electronic audio record of all in-person, video, or telephone hearings. This change adds that pursuant to Section 77-27-8, a certified shorthand recorder records and transcribes proceedings of any death penalty commutation hearing. This adds that a retention copy shall be maintained by the Board for seven years, instead of five. Additions also include that any magnetic, analog, or other non-digital hearing record prior to 01/01/2009 shall only be maintained for ten years from the date of hearing. More additions define that an offender and the public may request a copy of the record, which requires the record be copied to an electronic or digital medium for a fee. If an offender affirms by affidavit indigent, the Board may furnish a copy at no cost to the offender.