(a) An inmate transfer hearing is conducted subject to the following procedures:

1. (1) The transfer-eligible inmate shall be notified of the date, place, and time of the inmate transfer hearing;
2. (2) There shall be one (1) inmate transfer hearing at the unit where the inmate is incarcerated pursuant to Arkansas Code §§ 16-93-703(b), 16-93-615(b)(6)(B)(ii), and 16-93-1810(c)(2)(A);
3. (3) The inmate transfer hearing and any related deliberations shall be closed to the public as allowed in Arkansas Code §§ 16-93-615(a)(5) and 16-93-1809(b)(2);

4. (4) Only the following may attend the inmate transfer hearing:

   1. (A) Post-Prison Transfer Board staff;
   2. (B) The inmate; and
   3. (C) The inmate’s preapproved witnesses, supporters, and attorneys;

5. (5) Inmate’s witnesses, supporters, and attorneys, must:

   1. (A) Be on the preapproved visitors list maintained by the Division of Correction prior to the scheduled inmate transfer hearing;
   2. (B) Meet all visitor requirements as established by the Department of Corrections; and
   3. (C) Meet the minimum age requirement established by the department, unless otherwise approved by the board member or designee conducting the inmate transfer hearing;
6. (6) There will be reasonable time allowed for the inmate transfer hearing;
7. (7) The inmate transfer hearing will be conducted at a location and time that is separate from the victim input hearing;
8. (8) The victim or victim’s next of kin shall not attend the inmate transfer hearing pursuant to Arkansas Code §§ 16-93-615(b)(6)(B)(i) and 16-93-1810(c)(1); and

9. (9)

   1. (A) The inmate transfer hearing should be conducted in person.
   2. (B) The board chair may approve the inmate transfer hearing be conducted by video conference or by telephone conference, if necessary.

(b) A transfer screening is conducted subject to the following procedures:

1. (1) The transfer-eligible inmate shall be notified of the transfer screening; and
2. (2) The transfer screening process and any subsequent board deliberations shall be closed to the public pursuant to Arkansas Code §§ 16-93-615(a)(5) and 16-93-1809(b)(2).