Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin said Tuesday that the group Occupy Augusta is still being allowed at Capitol Park in Augusta.

Gauvin said the group, which has camped out for about a month, has been respectful of the spacious state-owned park across State Street from the State House, so the protesters have not been asked to leave and are not facing any deadlines.

“Depending on what they do, that could change,” Gauvin said.

Gauvin had noted previously that Occupy Augusta group members are committing a civil violation by camping in the park without a permit. But he said his agency is trying to strike a balance between enforcing that civil violation and the people’s right to protest and be heard by their government.

Gauvin said his department assesses each day whether to allow the protesters to remain in the park.