Section 77-27-1.5 - Appearance by inmate, offender, or witness(1) An appearance by an inmate, offender, or witness before the board, a panel, board member, or hearing officer may be in person, through videoconferencing or other electronic means. Any appearance by videoconference or other electronic means shall be recorded as provided in Section 77-27-8.(2) An inmate's or offender's electronic appearance by telephone is permissible with the consent of the inmate or offender, when the inmate or offender is incarcerated in a facility outside of this state.Enacted by Chapter 110, 2010 General Session.