Okla. Admin. Code § 515:1-7-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 515:1-7-2 - Public input

(a)Victims and victim representatives. Victims and Victims' Representatives may address the members of the Board during the time designated on the agenda for a maximum of five (5) minutes or a reasonable time limit at the Chair's discretion, provided that the allotted time shall be equal between Trial Officials, Delegates, and Victims and/or Victim Representatives. No more than two (2) Victims or Victims' Representatives per Inmate may appear, and only one will be allowed to address the members of the Board. The Board may hear from more than one Victim or Victims' Representative in cases in which there are multiple victims at the discretion of the Chair. Because Board meetings are open to the public, any Victim or Victims' Representative who appears to present to the Board waives confidentiality with regards to their appearance at the meeting and statements made during the meeting.

(1)Confirmation Number. In order to speak before the Board, a Victim or Victims' Representative must obtain a confirmation number from the administrative office. The deadline to obtain a confirmation number is 4:00 p.m. on the last full business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Board will consider the application.

(2)In lieu of attending. In lieu of attending in person, a Victim or Victims' Representative may provide written correspondence via email to BoardCommunications@ppb.ok.gov or mail it to the administrative office of the Board. The deadline for receipt of written correspondence is by the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the Board meeting at which the Board will consider the application.

(b)District Attorneys. District Attorneys or a designee, and other law enforcement personnel may address the members of the Board during the time designated on the agenda for a maximum of five (5) minutes or a reasonable time limit at the Chair's discretion, provided that the allotted time shall be equal between Trial Officials, Delegates, and Victims and/or Victim Representatives. Any member of law enforcement that is appearing in the capacity of a Victim or Victims' Representative is requested to address the Board during the time designated for Victims and Victims' Representatives rather than during the time designated for law enforcement personnel.

(1)Confirmation Number. In order to speak before the Board, District Attorneys or designees, and other law enforcement personnel must obtain a confirmation number from the administrative office. The deadline to obtain a confirmation number is 4:00 p.m. on the last full business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Board will consider the application.

(2)In lieu of attendance. In lieu of attending in person, District Attorneys or designees, and other law enforcement personnel may provide written correspondence via email to BoardCommunications@ppb.ok.gov or mail it to the administrative office of the Board. The deadline for receipt of written correspondence is by the close of business on the Tuesday preceding a Board meeting.

(c)Delegates. Delegates may address the members of the Board during the time designated on the agenda for a maximum of five (5) minutes or a reasonable time limit at the Chair's discretion, provided that the allotted time shall be equal between Trial Officials, Delegates, and Victims and/or Victim Representatives. No more than two Delegates may appear on behalf of an Inmate, and only one Delegate may address the members of the Board. The Board may hear from more than one Delegate if one of the Delegates is representing an Inmate as legal counsel, or at the discretion of the the Chair.

(1)Jacket review. Jacket review Delegates will appear during the time designated on the agenda and address the Board without the Inmate being present.

(2)Personal appearance. Personal appearance Delegates will appear during the time designated on the agenda with the Inmate being present.

(3)Confirmation number. In order to speak before the Board, Delegates must obtain a confirmation number from the administrative office. The deadline to obtain a confirmation number is 4:00 p.m. on the last full business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Board will consider the application.

(4)In lieu of attendance. In lieu of attending in person, Delegates may provide written correspondence via email to BoardCommunications@ppb.ok.gov or mail it to the administrative office of the Board. The deadline for receipt of written correspondence is by the close of business on the Tuesday preceding a Board meeting.

(d)Inmates. Inmates who are granted a personal appearance before the members of the Board may address the Board for a maximum of five (5) minutes or a reasonable time limit at the Chair's discretion and may be questioned by the members of the Board at the discretion of the Chair.

Okla. Admin. Code § 515:1-7-2

Added at 20 Ok Reg 612, eff 1-31-03 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 1744, eff 6-12-03

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 9/11/2024