Section 22.05.425. Time limits within which a hearing must occur.

	(a)  The disciplinary tribunal must grant the accused prisoner a hearing not more than seven working days after service of a copy of a disciplinary report, unless a postponement is granted (1) under (b) of this section, (2) because of a request submitted under 22 AAC 05.095(b) or 22 AAC 05.435(a), or (3) under 22 AAC 05.460(b). If further investigation is required, a continuance of up to 30 days may be granted to staff upon a showing of good cause. In extraordinary circumstances, additional continuances of up to 30 days may be granted if further investigation is required. However, no more than six months may elapse between the date of the alleged infraction and the hearing, except as provided under 22 AAC 05.460(b).  
	(b)  A prisoner accused of an infraction may postpone appearance before the disciplinary tribunal for two working days. The hearing officer or chairperson of the disciplinary tribunal, as applicable, shall automatically grant the prisoner this additional time if requested in writing 24 hours before the time originally scheduled for the hearing. At the hearing, a prisoner may be granted a postponement of two working days upon a finding that good cause exists.  
	(c)  Repealed 1/9/87.  

Authorities

33.20.050;33.30.011;33.30.021;44.28.030

Notes

Authority

AS 33.20.050 AS 33.30.011 AS 33.30.021 AS 44.28.030

History

Eff. 9/10/77, Register 63; am 1/9/87, Register 101; am 11/13/99, Register 152