New minimum term and minimum term decisions within its jurisdiction will be set by a panel of the board after full administrative review. The board reserves the right to schedule an in-person meeting.

In the event of an in-person meeting, the convicted person and such institutional persons as the members conducting the meeting deem appropriate may be present. A limited number of observers may be present by prior approval of the panel members conducting the meeting, provided that the inmate who is the subject of the meeting and the superintendent of the institution where the meeting is to be conducted do not object. However, no family members, friends, relatives, or interested parties shall be present. No attorneys or advocates will be permitted at admissions meetings. The board will accept and consider written statements submitted by individuals expressly excluded from in-person meetings.