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.