WAC 381-90-120. Incarcerated individual to be present

(1) The subject of any hearing conducted under the provisions of this chapter may participate in the hearing. However, in the event the incarcerated individual refuses to appear, the board may: (a) Continue the hearing until the next available docket; or (b) Hold the hearing in absentia. The board's decision will be based on all available evidence. (2) If an individual is found not releasable after a hearing that is held in absentia, the individual may request an earlier review if they are willing to attend a rescheduled hearing. (3) The board retains the authority to schedule an earlier review at its discretion.