LAC 22:XI.514. Voting/Votes Required

A. Unanimous Vote 1. A unanimous vote of those present is required to grant parole. B. Majority Vote 1. A majority vote is required to impose all special conditions of release. 2. A majority vote is required to revoke parole. 3. A majority vote is required to continue or recess a meeting or hearing. 4. A majority vote is required to grant an inmate’s request for a rehearing. 5. A majority vote is required for executive session. 6. A majority vote is required to recommend to the Board of Pardons as to whether an applicant is eligible for a reduction in sentence pursuant to R.S. 15:308 and Chapter 8, Ameliorative Penalty Consideration. C. Once the panel votes to grant or deny parole at a particular hearing, the vote may not be rescinded at that hearing. D. If a member of a panel moves that a particular condition of parole be considered and determined prior to the vote to grant or deny parole, that issue shall be determined prior to the vote on parole. Otherwise, following a vote granting parole, the panel shall consider whether to impose special conditions of release. E. The ex officio member of the committee is a non-voting member.