Administrative Code Provisions | U.A.C. R671-514-5 | 2021
(1) A plea of guilty or no contest may be withdrawn by an offender prior to the entry of the Boards revocation order and disposition based upon the plea.
(2) A plea of guilty or no contest may be withdrawn only upon leave of the Board and a showing that the plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made.
(3) A request to withdraw a plea of guilty or 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 delivered to the Board within 10 days of the guilty or no contest plea.
(4) The Board need not hold a hearing prior to ruling on the request to withdraw a plea.
(5) The Board shall rule on the request to withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest within thirty days of receipt, and shall promptly notify the offender of its decision.