Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 81.226 - Use of application(a) A copy of each application will be sent by the Board to the court, to the district attorney of the county from which the applicant was sentenced and to the correctional institution in which the applicant is confined to obtain expressions of opinions as to the merits of the application, and to the Board of Probation and Parole for its investigation.(b) When the reports and opinions have been received, the members of the Board will review the case and a merit review vote will be conducted at a public hearing. If a public hearing is denied, the applicant will be notified of the final adverse decision in writing by the Secretary.(c) If a public hearing is granted, the Board will make every reasonable effort to notify victims or next of kin, including providing notification to victims who are registered with the Office of Victim Advocate, Department of Corrections, Board of Probation and Parole and those whose whereabouts are otherwise known.(d) Victims will be notified of their opportunity to offer prior comment regarding an application that has been granted a public hearing. Comment may be submitted in writing or presented orally in person. The Board will provide notice to the victims or next of kin of the date, time and place of a public hearing pertaining to their case. Written communications with the Board will be confidential.The provisions of this § 81.226 adopted April 18, 1997, effective 4/19/1997, 27 Pa.B. 1929. This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 81.228 (relating to subsequent use by applicant); and 37 Pa. Code § 81.272 (relating to notice).