(1) If the inmate is received with two or more sentences running consecutively, the sentences will be added together for parole eligibility purposes, unless the court orders otherwise.

(2) If the inmate receives an additional sentence after reception at the institution, but before a board disposition on the original term, this latest sentence will also be added to the original term for parole eligibility purposes, unless the court orders otherwise.

(3) If the inmate receives a consecutive sentence after reception and after an appearance before the board for consideration on the first term, the inmate will not be considered for parole eligibility until the original sentence(s) are satisfied, unless the court or board orders otherwise. However, the inmate remains eligible for parole consideration in regard to the original sentence(s) .

(4) The board may allow commencement of the consecutive term for an otherwise eligible inmate for purposes of parole eligibility. If the board allows commencement of the consecutive term, the inmate shall begin serving that term for purposes of parole eligibility.

(5) If the district court ordered the term(s) to run concurrently, the inmate will appear before the board when the minimum time on the controlling sentence or term has been served.