West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 92 - Parole Board
Title 92 - PROCEDURAL RULE WEST VIRGINIA PAROLE BOARD
Series 92-02 - Sanction, Recission and Revocation
Section 92-2-15 - Reconsideration

15.1. An aggrieved inmate may request reconsideration by the Parole Board within 120 days of the date of the Decision. Any request for reconsideration made after the 120 days filing period will be rejected absent a showing of good cause. In examining the request for reconsideration, the Parole Board will only consider those events which have occurred after the Decision date or new information that was not available to the Panel at the time of the Decision. The Parole Board will not re-examine any facts or circumstances available to the Board at the time of the Decision.

15.2. The Parole Board, may within its discretion, grant or deny a request for reconsideration. In addition to simply granting or denying the request, the Board may modify the upcoming interview date, conduct further hearings concerning the assertions in the request for reconsideration, or request updated information from the Division or staff. The Parole Board shall determine the motion within a reasonable time. Changing a sentence by the granting of parole shall constitute a permissible action under this Rule.