Section 901.1 – Short title.
901.1 Short title. Chapters 901 through 909 shall be known and may be cited as the “Iowa Corrections Code”. [C79, 81, §901.1] 94 Acts, ch 1023, §71; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §375 Section amended
Section 901.10 – Reduction of sentences.
901.10 Reduction of sentences. 1. A court sentencing a person for the person’s first conviction under section 124.406, 124.413, or 902.7 may, at its discretion, sentence the person to a term less than provided by the statute if mitigating circumstances exist and those circumstances are stated specifically in the record. 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, if […]
Section 901.11 – Parole or work release eligibility determination — certain offenses.
901.11 Parole or work release eligibility determination — certain offenses. 1. At the time of sentencing, the court shall determine when a person convicted under section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, shall first become eligible for parole or work release within the parameters described in section 124.413, subsection 3, based upon all the pertinent information […]
Section 901.12 – Minimum sentence — parole or work release eligibility — certain drug offenses.
901.12 Minimum sentence — parole or work release eligibility — certain drug offenses. 1. Effective July 1, 2016, and notwithstanding section 124.413, a person whose sentence commenced prior to July 1, 2016, for a conviction under section 124.401, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, who has not previously been convicted of a forcible felony, and who does […]
Section 901.2 – Presentence investigation.
901.2 Presentence investigation. 1. Upon a plea of guilty, a verdict of guilty, or a special verdict upon which a judgment of conviction of a public offense may be rendered, the court shall receive from the state, from the judicial district department of correctional services, and from the defendant any information which may be offered […]
Section 901.3 – Presentence investigation report.
901.3 Presentence investigation report. 1. If a presentence investigation is ordered by the court, the investigator shall promptly inquire into all of the following: a. The defendant’s characteristics, family and financial circumstances, needs, and potentialities. b. The defendant’s criminal record and social history. c. The circumstances of the offense. d. The time the defendant has […]
Section 901.4 – Presentence investigation report confidential — access.
901.4 Presentence investigation report confidential — access. The presentence investigation report is confidential and the court shall provide safeguards to ensure its confidentiality, including but not limited to sealing the report, which may be opened only by further court order. The defendant’s attorney and the attorney for the state shall have access to the presentence […]
Section 901.4A – Substance abuse evaluation.
901.4A Substance abuse evaluation. Upon a plea of guilty, a verdict of guilty, or a special verdict upon which a judgment of conviction may be rendered, the court may order the defendant to submit to and complete a substance abuse evaluation, if the court determines that there is reason to believe that the defendant regularly […]
Section 901.4B – Presentence determinations and statements.
901.4B Presentence determinations and statements. 1. Before imposing sentence, the court shall do all of the following: a. Verify that the defendant and the defendant’s attorney have read and discussed the presentence investigation report and any addendum to the report. b. Provide the defendant’s attorney an opportunity to speak on the defendant’s behalf. c. Address […]
Section 901.5 – Pronouncing judgment and sentence.
901.5 Pronouncing judgment and sentence. After receiving and examining all pertinent information, including the presentence investigation report and victim impact statements, if any, the court shall consider the following sentencing options. The court shall determine which of them is authorized by law for the offense, and of the authorized sentences, which of them or which […]
Section 901.5A – Reopening of a sentence.
901.5A Reopening of a sentence. 1. A defendant sentenced by the court to the custody of the director of the department of corrections for an offense punishable under section 902.9, subsection 1, paragraph “a”, may have the judgment and sentence entered under section 901.5 reopened for resentencing if the following apply: a. The county attorney […]
Section 901.5B – Pronouncement of judgment and sentence — social security number.
901.5B Pronouncement of judgment and sentence — social security number. 1. Prior to pronouncement of judgment and sentence pursuant to section 901.5, or prior to pleading guilty for an offense that does not require a court appearance, the defendant shall provide the defendant’s social security number to the clerk of the district court or the […]
Section 901.6 – Judgment entered.
901.6 Judgment entered. If judgment is not deferred, and no sufficient cause is shown why judgment should not be pronounced and none appears to the court upon the record, judgment shall be pronounced and entered. In every case in which judgment is entered, the court shall include in the judgment entry the number of the […]
Section 901.7 – Commitment to custody.
901.7 Commitment to custody. In imposing a sentence of confinement for more than one year, the court shall commit the defendant to the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections. Upon entry of judgment and sentence, the clerk of the district court immediately shall notify the director of the commitment. The court […]
Section 901.8 – Consecutive sentences.
901.8 Consecutive sentences. If a person is sentenced for two or more separate offenses, the sentencing judge may order the second or further sentence to begin at the expiration of the first or succeeding sentence. If a person is sentenced for escape under section 719.4 or for a crime committed while confined in a detention […]
Section 901.9 – Information for parole board.
901.9 Information for parole board. At the time of committing a defendant to the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections for incarceration, the trial judge and prosecuting attorney shall, and the defense attorney may, furnish the board of parole with a full statement of their recommendations relating to release or parole. […]