Section 771A.1 – Chapter Short Title.

771A.1 Chapter short title. Sec. 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “probation swift and sure sanctions act”. History: Add. 2012, Act 616, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013

Section 771A.2 – Definitions.

771A.2 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter: (a) “Circuit court” includes a unified trial court having jurisdiction over probationers. (b) “Probationer” means an individual placed on probation for committing a felony. History: Add. 2012, Act 616, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013

Section 771A.3 – State Swift and Sure Sanctions Program; Intent to Create; Implementation.

771A.3 State swift and sure sanctions program; intent to create; implementation. Sec. 3. It is the intent of the legislature to create a voluntary state program to fund swift and sure probation supervision based on the immediate detection of probation violations and the prompt imposition of sanctions and remedies to address those violations. In furtherance […]

Section 771A.4 – Swift and Sure Probation Supervision Fund; Creation; Investment; Interest and Earnings; Money Remaining at Close of Fiscal Year; Allocation and Expenditure of Funds; Grants; Participants From Other Jurisdiction; Basis; Validity of Transfer.

771A.4 Swift and sure probation supervision fund; creation; investment; interest and earnings; money remaining at close of fiscal year; allocation and expenditure of funds; grants; participants from other jurisdiction; basis; validity of transfer. Sec. 4. (1) The swift and sure probation supervision fund is created within the state treasury. The state treasurer may receive money […]

Section 771A.5 – Duties of Judge; Powers of State Court Administrative Office.

771A.5 Duties of judge; powers of state court administrative office. Sec. 5. (1) A judge shall do all of the following if swift and sure probation applies to a probationer: (a) Inform the probationer in person of the requirements of his or her probation and the sanctions and remedies that may apply to probation violations. […]

Section 771A.6 – Programming Requirements; Consultation; Eligibility of Individual; Exceptions.

771A.6 Programming requirements; consultation; eligibility of individual; exceptions. Sec. 6. (1) The state court administrative office may, under the supervision of the supreme court, consult with the department of corrections to establish programming requirements under this chapter. (2) An individual is eligible for the swift and sure probation supervision program if he or she receives […]

Section 771A.7 – Grant-Funded Programs; Review; Report.

771A.7 Grant-funded programs; review; report. Sec. 7. The state court administrative office shall, under the supervision of the supreme court, review programs funded by grants under this chapter on an annual basis for effectiveness and for compliance with the requirements of this chapter. The state court administrative office shall, under the supervision of the supreme […]

Section 771A.8 – Audit.

771A.8 Audit. Sec. 8. Programs funded under this chapter shall be subject to audit by the state court administrative office. History: Add. 2012, Act 616, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013