OAR 859-400-0220: Decisions of the Panel; Final Orders; Re-application

(1) Within 30-days following the conclusion of the relief hearing, or within 30-days of the scheduled date of a relief hearing in the case of default, the Board shall issue a final order or final order by default to the petitioner, the attorney representing the petitioner, and the assistant attorney general or district attorney representing the state. Final orders or final orders by default: (a) Shall be in writing and signed by a panel member from the relief hearing; (b) Shall contain the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the reasons for the decision; (c) If reclassification to a lower level sex offender status is granted, shall contain a notice to petitioner that substantially provides notice of either (i) the date on which the petitioner may next request reclassification to a lower level; or. (ii) In the case of a petitioner granted reclassification from level three to level two, that no further reclassification will be possible for the petitioner; and (2) If the petition is denied, Petitioner may re-apply for relief, pursuant to OAR 859-400-0050, beginning 24 months following the date of the final order.