Conferencing and Security

Telephonic Conferencing

Telephonic conference hearings will be conducted in the absence of video conferencing capabilities. Access to prison facilities for our hearings will be denied by prison officials because of the hearing room’s location and security concerns. This does not apply to an inmate’s attorney, legal representative or any other person as determined by DOC officials. Please contact AZDOC for further information regarding their policy. This does not apply when the Board travels to an ADOC facility for hearings. Victims, witnesses, supporters, advocates and the general public are encouraged to participate in hearings by attending in person or by telephone.

Video Conferencing

All hearings will be held by video conference unless such access is not available. In such cases telephonic conferencing will be utilized. Access to prison facilities for our hearings will be denied by prison officials because of the hearing room’s location and security concerns. This does not apply to an inmate’s attorney, legal representative or any other person as determined by DOC officials. Please contact AZDOC for further information regarding their policy. This does not apply when the Board travels to an ADOC facility for hearings. Victims, witnesses, supporters, advocates and the general public are encouraged to participate in hearings by attending in person or by telephone.

Security Measures

The following items are not permitted inside the 1645 West Jefferson Street facility except as provided by law.

• Firearms
• Knife, cutting tool or instrument.
• Drug paraphernalia
• Explosive devices
• Ammunition
• Brass knuckles, sap, club, nightstick, baton etc.
• MACE or similar chemical agent
• Any other item determined to pose a threat to the general public or Board personnel.

Any person found to possess any the above noted items will be denied entry into the 1645 W. Jefferson Street facility until those items are removed from their person and secured at a different location. Department of Public Safety officers will be contacted if illegal contraband is discovered.

Boardroom Conduct

Visitors shall be denied entry to the board's business office and/or visitation area, if the person:

• Is found to possess any contraband as listed under Prohibited Items
• Fails to provide identification upon request
• Uses abusive language and or engages in actions or conduct which disrupts the safety, security and the orderly hearing processes conducted by the Board