46-23-104. Board of pardons and parole. (1) The board of pardons and parole is responsible for executive clemency and parole as provided in this chapter.
     (2) The board shall meet monthly, and at other times that the board considers necessary, at the state prison.
     (3) The principal office of the board is in Deer Lodge.
     (4) The board may designate one of its members, one of its staff members, or any other adult correctional releasing authority to conduct interviews relative to:
     (a) parole eligibility;
     (b) plans for release on parole; or
     (c) revocation hearings.
     (5) If the offense was committed prior to March 20, 1989, the board may not designate one of its staff members or any other adult correctional releasing authority to preside over an initial appearance or hearing under 46-23-202, and the initial appearance and hearing must be before at least one member of the board.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 153, L. 1955; Sec. 94-9822, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 95-3204 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 81, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 333, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 95-3204; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 234, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 300, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 225, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 425, L. 2001.