R671-514-5. Withdrawal of Admissions

(1) An admission or plea of no contest may only be withdrawn by an offender; (a) before the entry of the Board's revocation order and disposition based upon the plea; and (b) upon leave of the Board after a showing by the offender that the plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered. (2) A request to withdraw an admission or plea of no contest shall: (a) be made in writing; (b) clearly state that it is a motion or request to withdraw a parole revocation plea; (c) be addressed to the Board Chair; (d) clearly state the reasons supporting the withdrawal; and (e) be received by the Board before entry of the disposition. (4) The Board need not hold a hearing before ruling on the request to withdraw a plea. (5) The Board may rule on a motion or a request to withdraw an admission or plea of no contest within 30 days of receipt and shall promptly notify the offender of its decision.