1. (a) Each case shall be docketed by the board for a regular parole hearing when all of the following prerequisites have been met:

   1. (1) The inmate has achieved parole eligibility status under the requirements of K.S.A. 21-4608 and K.S.A. 22-3717, and amendments thereto, and department of corrections regulations.
   2. (2) The preparole investigation has been completed.
   3. (3) During the month preceding the proposed docketing of the parole hearing, a public comment session has been conducted by the board.
2. (b) If an offender has achieved parole eligibility status but has not been placed on the docket for a public comment session, the parole hearing may be conducted by the board if the decision is deferred until the public comment session has been held.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 22-3717, as amended by L. 2002, Ch. 163, Sec. 5; effective Nov. 22, 2002.)