Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-A, § 5211: Powers, 1983

1. Rules. The board may promulgate rules, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, pertaining to its functions set out in this chapter. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 2. Restitution. The board may authorize and impose as a condition of parole that the person make restitution to the person's victim or other authorized claimant in accordance with Title 17‑A, chapter 69. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §103 (AMD).] 3. Quasi-judicial powers. The board, or any member of the board, may, in the performance of official duties: A. Issue subpoenas; [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] B. Compel the attendance of witnesses; [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] C. Compel the production of books, papers and other documents pertinent to the subject of its inquiry; and [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] D. Administer oaths and take the testimony of persons under oath. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] 4. Grant or denial of parole. The board may grant or deny parole in accordance with the following procedures. A. If the recommendation of the administrative assistant under section 5209, subsection 4, is to grant parole, the board may make a final decision granting parole without a hearing. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] B. If the recommendation of the administrative assistant is to deny parole, the board shall afford the committed offender a hearing before the board and the board may not deny parole without affording the committed offender a hearing. [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]