Section R671-312A-4 - Preliminary Determinations and Procedures(1) The Board, after considering the commutation petition and the state's response, may grant a commutation hearing or may deny the petition without further pleadings, response, hearing, or submissions.(2) The Board shall issue an order either granting or denying a commutation hearing. The Board's order shall be delivered to the petitioner, counsel, and the state's counsel, either by mail or electronic mail.(3) If the Board grants a commutation hearing, the Board Chair or another Board Member designated by the Chair, will:(a) schedule and hold a pre-hearing conference with the petitioner's counsel and the state's counsel to schedule the commutation hearing;(b) identify the witnesses to be called;(c) clarify the issues to be addressed; and(d) take any other action deemed necessary and appropriate to conduct the commutation hearing and proceedings.Utah Admin. Code R671-312A-4
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-08, effective 4/1/2024Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-17, effective 8/14/2024